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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,472.73, 235,241.49 and 93,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,472.73, 235,241.49 and 93,987.64 is: 129,696.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,472.73 : 235,241.49 = 93,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,472.73/235,241.49 = 93,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,472.73x = 235,241.49 × 93,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,472.73x = 22,109,792,475.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,109,792,475.18/170,472.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,696.95

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