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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,422.25, 235,171.96 and 93,937.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,422.25, 235,171.96 and 93,937.12 is: 129,627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,422.25 : 235,171.96 = 93,937.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,422.25/235,171.96 = 93,937.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,422.25x = 235,171.96 × 93,937.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,422.25x = 22,091,375,804.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,091,375,804.38/170,422.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,627.30

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