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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,430.76, 235,196.10 and 93,952.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,430.76, 235,196.10 and 93,952.60 is: 129,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,430.76 : 235,196.10 = 93,952.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,430.76/235,196.10 = 93,952.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,430.76x = 235,196.10 × 93,952.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,430.76x = 22,097,285,104.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,285,104.86/170,430.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,655.50

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