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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,242.06, 234,931.83 and 93,759.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,242.06, 234,931.83 and 93,759.70 is: 129,387.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,242.06 : 234,931.83 = 93,759.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,242.06/234,931.83 = 93,759.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,242.06x = 234,931.83 × 93,759.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,242.06x = 22,027,136,726.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,136,726.59/170,242.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,387.16

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