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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,241.81, 234,931.48 and 93,759.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,241.81, 234,931.48 and 93,759.45 is: 129,386.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,241.81 : 234,931.48 = 93,759.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,241.81/234,931.48 = 93,759.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,241.81x = 234,931.48 × 93,759.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,241.81x = 22,027,046,352.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,046,352.49/170,241.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,386.82

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