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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,618.87, 235,455.05 and 94,136.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,618.87, 235,455.05 and 94,136.78 is: 129,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,618.87 : 235,455.05 = 94,136.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,618.87/235,455.05 = 94,136.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,618.87x = 235,455.05 × 94,136.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,618.87x = 22,164,981,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,164,981,065.72/170,618.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,909.32

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