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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,451.80, 235,225 and 93,973.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,451.80, 235,225 and 93,973.60 is: 129,684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,451.80 : 235,225 = 93,973.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,451.80/235,225 = 93,973.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,451.80x = 235,225 × 93,973.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,451.80x = 22,104,940,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,940,648.06/170,451.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,684.41

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