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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,208.94, 234,884.10 and 93,727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,208.94, 234,884.10 and 93,727.44 is: 129,341.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,208.94 : 234,884.10 = 93,727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,208.94/234,884.10 = 93,727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,208.94x = 234,884.10 × 93,727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,208.94x = 22,015,085,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,085,389.70/170,208.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,341.53

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