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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,557.57, 235,370.37 and 94,079.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,557.57, 235,370.37 and 94,079.35 is: 129,830.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,557.57 : 235,370.37 = 94,079.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,557.57/235,370.37 = 94,079.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,557.57x = 235,370.37 × 94,079.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,557.57x = 22,143,491,418.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,491,418.86/170,557.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,830.01

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