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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,376.76, 235,121.53 and 93,898.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,376.76, 235,121.53 and 93,898.61 is: 129,580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,376.76 : 235,121.53 = 93,898.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,376.76/235,121.53 = 93,898.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,376.76x = 235,121.53 × 93,898.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,376.76x = 22,077,584,495.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,077,584,495.48/170,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,580.97

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