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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,659.74, 235,508.79 and 94,179.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,659.74, 235,508.79 and 94,179.54 is: 129,966.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,659.74 : 235,508.79 = 94,179.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,659.74/235,508.79 = 94,179.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,659.74x = 235,508.79 × 94,179.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,659.74x = 22,180,109,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,109,508.16/170,659.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,966.85

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