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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,203.84, 234,872.10 and 93,708.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,203.84, 234,872.10 and 93,708.04 is: 129,312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,203.84 : 234,872.10 = 93,708.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,203.84/234,872.10 = 93,708.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,203.84x = 234,872.10 × 93,708.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,203.84x = 22,009,404,141.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,009,404,141.68/170,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,312.03

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