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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,437.02, 235,203 and 93,957.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,437.02, 235,203 and 93,957.36 is: 129,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,437.02 : 235,203 = 93,957.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,437.02/235,203 = 93,957.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,437.02x = 235,203 × 93,957.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,437.02x = 22,099,052,944.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,099,052,944.08/170,437.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,661.11

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