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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,659.27, 235,509.54 and 94,178.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,659.27, 235,509.54 and 94,178.37 is: 129,966.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,659.27 : 235,509.54 = 94,178.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,659.27/235,509.54 = 94,178.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,659.27x = 235,509.54 × 94,178.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,659.27x = 22,179,905,192.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,179,905,192.68/170,659.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,966.01

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