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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,660.74, 235,510.17 and 94,180.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,660.74, 235,510.17 and 94,180.54 is: 129,968.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,660.74 : 235,510.17 = 94,180.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,660.74/235,510.17 = 94,180.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,660.74x = 235,510.17 × 94,180.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,660.74x = 22,180,474,986.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,474,986.09/170,660.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,968.23

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