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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,457.62, 235,227.17 and 93,974.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,457.62, 235,227.17 and 93,974.92 is: 129,683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,457.62 : 235,227.17 = 93,974.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,457.62/235,227.17 = 93,974.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,457.62x = 235,227.17 × 93,974.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,457.62x = 22,105,454,129.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,105,454,129.45/170,457.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,683.00

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