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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,182.23, 234,849.59 and 93,699.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,182.23, 234,849.59 and 93,699.75 is: 129,304.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,182.23 : 234,849.59 = 93,699.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,182.23/234,849.59 = 93,699.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,182.23x = 234,849.59 × 93,699.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,182.23x = 22,005,347,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,005,347,753.48/170,182.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,304.61

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