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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,389.86, 235,139.58 and 93,911.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,389.86, 235,139.58 and 93,911.73 is: 129,599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,389.86 : 235,139.58 = 93,911.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,389.86/235,139.58 = 93,911.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,389.86x = 235,139.58 × 93,911.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,389.86x = 22,082,364,749.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,082,364,749.27/170,389.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,599.05

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