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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,657.99, 235,506.38 and 94,177.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,657.99, 235,506.38 and 94,177.79 is: 129,964.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,657.99 : 235,506.38 = 94,177.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,657.99/235,506.38 = 94,177.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,657.99x = 235,506.38 × 94,177.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,657.99x = 22,179,468,750.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,468,750.88/170,657.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,964.44

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