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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,383.82, 235,131.24 and 93,905.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,383.82, 235,131.24 and 93,905.70 is: 129,590.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,383.82 : 235,131.24 = 93,905.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,383.82/235,131.24 = 93,905.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,383.82x = 235,131.24 × 93,905.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,383.82x = 22,080,163,684.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080,163,684.07/170,383.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,590.73

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