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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,427.91, 235,179.95 and 93,943.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,427.91, 235,179.95 and 93,943.06 is: 129,635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,427.91 : 235,179.95 = 93,943.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,427.91/235,179.95 = 93,943.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,427.91x = 235,179.95 × 93,943.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,427.91x = 22,093,522,977.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,522,977.75/170,427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,635.59

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