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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,431.48, 235,197.03 and 93,953.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,431.48, 235,197.03 and 93,953.51 is: 129,656.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,431.48 : 235,197.03 = 93,953.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,431.48/235,197.03 = 93,953.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,431.48x = 235,197.03 × 93,953.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,431.48x = 22,097,586,510.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,097,586,510.08/170,431.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,656.72

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