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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,209.95, 234,887.75 and 93,727.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,209.95, 234,887.75 and 93,727.45 is: 129,342.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,209.95 : 234,887.75 = 93,727.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,209.95/234,887.75 = 93,727.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,209.95x = 234,887.75 × 93,727.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,209.95x = 22,015,429,375.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,015,429,375.10/170,209.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,342.79

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