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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,658.27, 235,506.76 and 94,178.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,658.27, 235,506.76 and 94,178.07 is: 129,964.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,658.27 : 235,506.76 = 94,178.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,658.27/235,506.76 = 94,178.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,658.27x = 235,506.76 × 94,178.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,658.27x = 22,179,571,363.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,571,363.33/170,658.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,964.82

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