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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,198.78, 234,872.39 and 93,716.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,198.78, 234,872.39 and 93,716.29 is: 129,327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,198.78 : 234,872.39 = 93,716.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,198.78/234,872.39 = 93,716.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,198.78x = 234,872.39 × 93,716.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,198.78x = 22,011,368,661.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,011,368,661.34/170,198.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,327.42

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