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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,359.72, 235,107.06 and 93,878.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,359.72, 235,107.06 and 93,878.74 is: 129,558.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,359.72 : 235,107.06 = 93,878.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,359.72/235,107.06 = 93,878.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,359.72x = 235,107.06 × 93,878.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,359.72x = 22,071,554,557.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,071,554,557.90/170,359.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,558.53

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