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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,003.08, 234,596.84 and 93,517.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,003.08, 234,596.84 and 93,517.33 is: 129,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,003.08 : 234,596.84 = 93,517.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,003.08/234,596.84 = 93,517.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,003.08x = 234,596.84 × 93,517.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,003.08x = 21,938,868,462.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,938,868,462.67/170,003.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,049.83

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