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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,375.67, 235,120.03 and 93,897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,375.67, 235,120.03 and 93,897.56 is: 129,579.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,375.67 : 235,120.03 = 93,897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,375.67/235,120.03 = 93,897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,375.67x = 235,120.03 × 93,897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,375.67x = 22,077,196,595.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,196,595.48/170,375.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,579.52

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