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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,358.72, 235,091.88 and 93,884.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,358.72, 235,091.88 and 93,884.91 is: 129,559.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,358.72 : 235,091.88 = 93,884.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,358.72/235,091.88 = 93,884.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,358.72x = 235,091.88 × 93,884.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,358.72x = 22,071,579,995.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,579,995.53/170,358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,559.44

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