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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,654.78, 235,503.38 and 94,173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,654.78, 235,503.38 and 94,173.84 is: 129,959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,654.78 : 235,503.38 = 94,173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,654.78/235,503.38 = 94,173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,654.78x = 235,503.38 × 94,173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,654.78x = 22,178,257,863.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,178,257,863.01/170,654.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,959.78

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