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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,659.48, 235,508.42 and 94,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,659.48, 235,508.42 and 94,179.28 is: 129,966.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,659.48 : 235,508.42 = 94,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,659.48/235,508.42 = 94,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,659.48x = 235,508.42 × 94,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,659.48x = 22,180,013,429.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,013,429.54/170,659.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,966.49

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