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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,428.84, 235,202.08 and 93,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,428.84, 235,202.08 and 93,947.84 is: 129,653.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,428.84 : 235,202.08 = 93,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,428.84/235,202.08 = 93,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,428.84x = 235,202.08 × 93,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,428.84x = 22,096,727,379.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,096,727,379.51/170,428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,653.69

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