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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,218.98, 234,897.93 and 93,737.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,218.98, 234,897.93 and 93,737.48 is: 129,355.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,218.98 : 234,897.93 = 93,737.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,218.98/234,897.93 = 93,737.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,218.98x = 234,897.93 × 93,737.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,218.98x = 22,018,738,840.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,018,738,840.93/170,218.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,355.37

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