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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,772.17, 235,653.44 and 94,278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,772.17, 235,653.44 and 94,278.92 is: 130,098.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,772.17 : 235,653.44 = 94,278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,772.17/235,653.44 = 94,278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,772.17x = 235,653.44 × 94,278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,772.17x = 22,217,150,167.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,150,167.82/170,772.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,098.19

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