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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,229.15, 234,907.72 and 93,754.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,229.15, 234,907.72 and 93,754.86 is: 129,377.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,229.15 : 234,907.72 = 93,754.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,229.15/234,907.72 = 93,754.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,229.15x = 234,907.72 × 93,754.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,229.15x = 22,023,740,401.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,023,740,401.52/170,229.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,377.02

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