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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,451.92, 235,225.17 and 93,973.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,451.92, 235,225.17 and 93,973.73 is: 129,684.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,451.92 : 235,225.17 = 93,973.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,451.92/235,225.17 = 93,973.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,451.92x = 235,225.17 × 93,973.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,451.92x = 22,104,985,438.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,985,438.66/170,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,684.58

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