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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,467.38, 235,250.55 and 93,989.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,467.38, 235,250.55 and 93,989.70 is: 129,708.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,467.38 : 235,250.55 = 93,989.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,467.38/235,250.55 = 93,989.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,467.38x = 235,250.55 × 93,989.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,467.38x = 22,111,128,619.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,111,128,619.34/170,467.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,708.85

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