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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,354.99, 235,100.18 and 93,873.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,354.99, 235,100.18 and 93,873.96 is: 129,551.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,354.99 : 235,100.18 = 93,873.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,354.99/235,100.18 = 93,873.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,354.99x = 235,100.18 × 93,873.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,354.99x = 22,069,784,202.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069,784,202.76/170,354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,551.73

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