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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,418.34, 235,187.83 and 93,937.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,418.34, 235,187.83 and 93,937.26 is: 129,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,418.34 : 235,187.83 = 93,937.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,418.34/235,187.83 = 93,937.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,418.34x = 235,187.83 × 93,937.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,418.34x = 22,092,898,689.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,092,898,689.92/170,418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,639.21

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