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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,382.34, 235,129.26 and 93,904.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,382.34, 235,129.26 and 93,904.21 is: 129,588.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,382.34 : 235,129.26 = 93,904.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,382.34/235,129.26 = 93,904.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,382.34x = 235,129.26 × 93,904.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,382.34x = 22,079,627,408.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,079,627,408.18/170,382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,588.71

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