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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,470.73, 235,238.73 and 93,985.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,470.73, 235,238.73 and 93,985.64 is: 129,694.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,470.73 : 235,238.73 = 93,985.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,470.73/235,238.73 = 93,985.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,470.73x = 235,238.73 × 93,985.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,470.73x = 22,109,063,135.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,063,135.62/170,470.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,694.19

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