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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,375.11, 235,119.25 and 93,897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,375.11, 235,119.25 and 93,897 is: 129,578.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,375.11 : 235,119.25 = 93,897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,375.11/235,119.25 = 93,897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,375.11x = 235,119.25 × 93,897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,375.11x = 22,076,991,982.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,076,991,982.51/170,375.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,578.74

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