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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,661.74, 235,511.55 and 94,181.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,661.74, 235,511.55 and 94,181.54 is: 129,969.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,661.74 : 235,511.55 = 94,181.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,661.74/235,511.55 = 94,181.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,661.74x = 235,511.55 × 94,181.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,661.74x = 22,180,840,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,180,840,466.79/170,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,969.61

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