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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,451.28, 235,218.44 and 93,968.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,451.28, 235,218.44 and 93,968.61 is: 129,674.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,451.28 : 235,218.44 = 93,968.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,451.28/235,218.44 = 93,968.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,451.28x = 235,218.44 × 93,968.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,451.28x = 22,103,148,941.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,103,148,941.73/170,451.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,674.29

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