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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,427.41, 235,179.26 and 93,942.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,427.41, 235,179.26 and 93,942.55 is: 129,634.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,427.41 : 235,179.26 = 93,942.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,427.41/235,179.26 = 93,942.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,427.41x = 235,179.26 × 93,942.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,427.41x = 22,093,340,493.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,340,493.71/170,427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,634.90

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