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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,118.97, 234,762.32 and 93,636.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,118.97, 234,762.32 and 93,636.43 is: 129,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,118.97 : 234,762.32 = 93,636.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,118.97/234,762.32 = 93,636.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,118.97x = 234,762.32 × 93,636.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,118.97x = 21,982,305,543.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,982,305,543.32/170,118.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,217.25

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