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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,863.65, 235,789.38 and 93,338.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,863.65, 235,789.38 and 93,338.36 is: 128,805.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,863.65 : 235,789.38 = 93,338.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,863.65/235,789.38 = 93,338.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,863.65x = 235,789.38 × 93,338.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,863.65x = 22,008,194,133.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,008,194,133.65/170,863.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,805.59

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