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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,427.37, 235,179.03 and 93,942.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,427.37, 235,179.03 and 93,942.25 is: 129,634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,427.37 : 235,179.03 = 93,942.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,427.37/235,179.03 = 93,942.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,427.37x = 235,179.03 × 93,942.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,427.37x = 22,093,247,231.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,247,231.02/170,427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,634.38

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