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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 168,970.28, 233,186.34 and 93,518.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 168,970.28, 233,186.34 and 93,518.76 is: 129,059.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    168,970.28 : 233,186.34 = 93,518.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    168,970.28/233,186.34 = 93,518.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    168,970.28x = 233,186.34 × 93,518.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    168,970.28x = 21,807,297,365.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,807,297,365.74/168,970.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,059.96

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