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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,475.53, 235,257.82 and 93,997.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,475.53, 235,257.82 and 93,997.37 is: 129,717.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,475.53 : 235,257.82 = 93,997.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,475.53/235,257.82 = 93,997.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,475.53x = 235,257.82 × 93,997.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,475.53x = 22,113,616,351.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113,616,351.93/170,475.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,717.25

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