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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,429.38, 235,181.78 and 93,944.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,429.38, 235,181.78 and 93,944.26 is: 129,637.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,429.38 : 235,181.78 = 93,944.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,429.38/235,181.78 = 93,944.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,429.38x = 235,181.78 × 93,944.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,429.38x = 22,093,978,287.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,978,287.58/170,429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,637.15

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