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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,474.53, 235,256.44 and 93,996.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,474.53, 235,256.44 and 93,996.37 is: 129,715.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,474.53 : 235,256.44 = 93,996.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,474.53/235,256.44 = 93,996.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,474.53x = 235,256.44 × 93,996.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,474.53x = 22,113,251,389.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113,251,389.58/170,474.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,715.87

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