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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,558.52, 235,374.52 and 94,079.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,558.52, 235,374.52 and 94,079.94 is: 129,832.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,558.52 : 235,374.52 = 94,079.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,558.52/235,374.52 = 94,079.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,558.52x = 235,374.52 × 94,079.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,558.52x = 22,144,020,483.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,144,020,483.93/170,558.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,832.39

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