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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,383.51, 235,130.79 and 93,905.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,383.51, 235,130.79 and 93,905.34 is: 129,590.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,383.51 : 235,130.79 = 93,905.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,383.51/235,130.79 = 93,905.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,383.51x = 235,130.79 × 93,905.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,383.51x = 22,080,036,779.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080,036,779.42/170,383.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,590.22

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