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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,430.48, 235,195.65 and 93,952.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,430.48, 235,195.65 and 93,952.51 is: 129,655.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,430.48 : 235,195.65 = 93,952.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,430.48/235,195.65 = 93,952.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,430.48x = 235,195.65 × 93,952.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,430.48x = 22,097,221,070.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,221,070.59/170,430.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,655.34

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