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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,658.74, 235,507.41 and 94,178.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,658.74, 235,507.41 and 94,178.54 is: 129,965.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,658.74 : 235,507.41 = 94,178.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,658.74/235,507.41 = 94,178.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,658.74x = 235,507.41 × 94,178.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,658.74x = 22,179,742,855.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,742,855.44/170,658.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,965.47

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