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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,431.41, 235,184.77 and 93,946.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,431.41, 235,184.77 and 93,946.56 is: 129,640.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,431.41 : 235,184.77 = 93,946.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,431.41/235,184.77 = 93,946.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,431.41x = 235,184.77 × 93,946.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,431.41x = 22,094,800,105.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094,800,105.89/170,431.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,640.42

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