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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,376.43, 235,121.08 and 93,898.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,376.43, 235,121.08 and 93,898.28 is: 129,580.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,376.43 : 235,121.08 = 93,898.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,376.43/235,121.08 = 93,898.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,376.43x = 235,121.08 × 93,898.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,376.43x = 22,077,464,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,464,915.95/170,376.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,580.51

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