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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,552.85, 235,359.96 and 94,078.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,552.85, 235,359.96 and 94,078.92 is: 129,827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,552.85 : 235,359.96 = 94,078.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,552.85/235,359.96 = 94,078.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,552.85x = 235,359.96 × 94,078.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,552.85x = 22,142,410,848.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,410,848.04/170,552.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,827.27

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