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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,358.90, 235,094.80 and 93,877.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,358.90, 235,094.80 and 93,877.98 is: 129,551.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,358.90 : 235,094.80 = 93,877.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,358.90/235,094.80 = 93,877.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,358.90x = 235,094.80 × 93,877.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,358.90x = 22,070,224,932.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,070,224,932.50/170,358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,551.35

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