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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,993.18, 235,971.33 and 93,470.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,993.18, 235,971.33 and 93,470.41 is: 128,989.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,993.18 : 235,971.33 = 93,470.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,993.18/235,971.33 = 93,470.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,993.18x = 235,971.33 × 93,470.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,993.18x = 22,056,336,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,336,963.35/170,993.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,989.57

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