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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,427.13, 235,178.87 and 93,942.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,427.13, 235,178.87 and 93,942.27 is: 129,634.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,427.13 : 235,178.87 = 93,942.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,427.13/235,178.87 = 93,942.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,427.13x = 235,178.87 × 93,942.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,427.13x = 22,093,237,706.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,237,706.22/170,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,634.51

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