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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,399.85, 235,150.74 and 92,875.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,399.85, 235,150.74 and 92,875.41 is: 128,167.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,399.85 : 235,150.74 = 92,875.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,399.85/235,150.74 = 92,875.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,399.85x = 235,150.74 × 92,875.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,399.85x = 21,839,721,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,839,721,211.46/170,399.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,167.49

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