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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,772.43, 235,653.78 and 94,279.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,772.43, 235,653.78 and 94,279.17 is: 130,098.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,772.43 : 235,653.78 = 94,279.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,772.43/235,653.78 = 94,279.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,772.43x = 235,653.78 × 94,279.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,772.43x = 22,217,242,785.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,217,242,785.76/170,772.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,098.53

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