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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,403.59, 235,167.23 and 93,922.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,403.59, 235,167.23 and 93,922.58 is: 129,618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,403.59 : 235,167.23 = 93,922.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,403.59/235,167.23 = 93,922.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,403.59x = 235,167.23 × 93,922.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,403.59x = 22,087,512,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,087,512,973.05/170,403.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,618.82

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