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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,602.75, 235,423.58 and 93,073.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,602.75, 235,423.58 and 93,073.78 is: 128,437.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,602.75 : 235,423.58 = 93,073.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,602.75/235,423.58 = 93,073.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,602.75x = 235,423.58 × 93,073.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,602.75x = 21,911,763,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,911,763,768.08/170,602.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,437.34

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