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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,439.44, 235,208.09 and 93,961.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,439.44, 235,208.09 and 93,961.53 is: 129,667.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,439.44 : 235,208.09 = 93,961.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,439.44/235,208.09 = 93,961.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,439.44x = 235,208.09 × 93,961.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,439.44x = 22,100,511,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100,511,534.97/170,439.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,667.83

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