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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,957.71, 235,922.36 and 93,434.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,957.71, 235,922.36 and 93,434.92 is: 128,940.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,957.71 : 235,922.36 = 93,434.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,957.71/235,922.36 = 93,434.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,957.71x = 235,922.36 × 93,434.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,957.71x = 22,043,386,365.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,043,386,365.64/170,957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,940.58

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