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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,461.84, 235,247.88 and 93,980.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,461.84, 235,247.88 and 93,980.56 is: 129,698.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,461.84 : 235,247.88 = 93,980.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,461.84/235,247.88 = 93,980.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,461.84x = 235,247.88 × 93,980.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,461.84x = 22,108,727,501.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,108,727,501.21/170,461.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,698.98

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