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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,682.78, 235,540.50 and 94,202.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,682.78, 235,540.50 and 94,202.58 is: 129,998.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,682.78 : 235,540.50 = 94,202.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,682.78/235,540.50 = 94,202.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,682.78x = 235,540.50 × 94,202.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,682.78x = 22,188,522,794.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,188,522,794.49/170,682.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,998.60

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