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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,406.24, 235,174.17 and 93,938.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,406.24, 235,174.17 and 93,938.94 is: 129,643.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,406.24 : 235,174.17 = 93,938.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,406.24/235,174.17 = 93,938.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,406.24x = 235,174.17 × 93,938.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,406.24x = 22,092,012,245.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,012,245.18/170,406.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,643.21

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