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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,450.67, 235,223.59 and 93,972.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,450.67, 235,223.59 and 93,972.80 is: 129,683.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,450.67 : 235,223.59 = 93,972.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,450.67/235,223.59 = 93,972.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,450.67x = 235,223.59 × 93,972.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,450.67x = 22,104,619,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,619,731.48/170,450.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,683.38

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