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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,402.59, 235,165.85 and 93,921.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,402.59, 235,165.85 and 93,921.58 is: 129,617.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,402.59 : 235,165.85 = 93,921.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,402.59/235,165.85 = 93,921.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,402.59x = 235,165.85 × 93,921.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,402.59x = 22,087,148,194.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,148,194.04/170,402.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,617.44

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