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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,999.24, 235,974.83 and 93,471.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,999.24, 235,974.83 and 93,471.44 is: 128,988.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,999.24 : 235,974.83 = 93,471.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,999.24/235,974.83 = 93,471.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,999.24x = 235,974.83 × 93,471.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,999.24x = 22,056,905,516.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,056,905,516.62/170,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,988.33

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