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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,658.49, 235,507.07 and 94,178.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,658.49, 235,507.07 and 94,178.29 is: 129,965.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,658.49 : 235,507.07 = 94,178.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,658.49/235,507.07 = 94,178.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,658.49x = 235,507.07 × 94,178.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,658.49x = 22,179,651,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,651,487.08/170,658.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,965.13

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