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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,458.11, 235,221.53 and 93,973.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,458.11, 235,221.53 and 93,973.23 is: 129,677.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,458.11 : 235,221.53 = 93,973.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,458.11/235,221.53 = 93,973.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,458.11x = 235,221.53 × 93,973.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,458.11x = 22,104,526,469.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104,526,469.78/170,458.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,677.18

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