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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,599.54, 235,426.05 and 94,121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,599.54, 235,426.05 and 94,121.86 is: 129,887.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,599.54 : 235,426.05 = 94,121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,599.54/235,426.05 = 94,121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,599.54x = 235,426.05 × 94,121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,599.54x = 22,158,736,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,158,736,570.89/170,599.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,887.44

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