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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,554.37, 235,362.02 and 94,080.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,554.37, 235,362.02 and 94,080.42 is: 129,829.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,554.37 : 235,362.02 = 94,080.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,554.37/235,362.02 = 94,080.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,554.37x = 235,362.02 × 94,080.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,554.37x = 22,142,957,223.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,142,957,223.25/170,554.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,829.32

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