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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,228.15, 234,906.35 and 93,753.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,228.15, 234,906.35 and 93,753.86 is: 129,375.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,228.15 : 234,906.35 = 93,753.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,228.15/234,906.35 = 93,753.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,228.15x = 234,906.35 × 93,753.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,228.15x = 22,023,375,407.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023,375,407.71/170,228.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,375.64

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