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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,434.77, 235,201.68 and 93,956.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,434.77, 235,201.68 and 93,956.82 is: 129,661.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,434.77 : 235,201.68 = 93,956.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,434.77/235,201.68 = 93,956.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,434.77x = 235,201.68 × 93,956.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,434.77x = 22,098,801,911.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,098,801,911.46/170,434.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,661.35

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