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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,556.57, 235,368.99 and 94,078.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,556.57, 235,368.99 and 94,078.35 is: 129,828.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,556.57 : 235,368.99 = 94,078.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,556.57/235,368.99 = 94,078.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,556.57x = 235,368.99 × 94,078.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,556.57x = 22,143,126,220.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,126,220.37/170,556.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,828.63

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