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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,430.98, 235,196.34 and 93,953.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,430.98, 235,196.34 and 93,953.01 is: 129,656.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,430.98 : 235,196.34 = 93,953.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,430.98/235,196.34 = 93,953.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,430.98x = 235,196.34 × 93,953.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,430.98x = 22,097,404,083.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,404,083.98/170,430.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,656.03

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