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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,658.48, 235,507.04 and 94,178.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,658.48, 235,507.04 and 94,178.28 is: 129,965.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,658.48 : 235,507.04 = 94,178.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,658.48/235,507.04 = 94,178.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,658.48x = 235,507.04 × 94,178.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,658.48x = 22,179,647,955.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,647,955.09/170,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,965.11

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