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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,317.48, 235,035.12 and 93,843.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,317.48, 235,035.12 and 93,843.76 is: 129,502.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,317.48 : 235,035.12 = 93,843.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,317.48/235,035.12 = 93,843.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,317.48x = 235,035.12 × 93,843.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,317.48x = 22,056,579,392.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,579,392.85/170,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,502.73

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