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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,463.87, 235,241.70 and 93,985.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,463.87, 235,241.70 and 93,985.71 is: 129,701.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,463.87 : 235,241.70 = 93,985.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,463.87/235,241.70 = 93,985.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,463.87x = 235,241.70 × 93,985.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,463.87x = 22,109,358,196.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,358,196.11/170,463.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,701.14

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