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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,416.87, 235,176.92 and 93,938.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,416.87, 235,176.92 and 93,938.92 is: 129,636.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,416.87 : 235,176.92 = 93,938.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,416.87/235,176.92 = 93,938.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,416.87x = 235,176.92 × 93,938.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,416.87x = 22,092,265,520.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,265,520.63/170,416.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,636.61

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