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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,244.06, 234,934.59 and 93,761.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,244.06, 234,934.59 and 93,761.70 is: 129,389.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,244.06 : 234,934.59 = 93,761.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,244.06/234,934.59 = 93,761.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,244.06x = 234,934.59 × 93,761.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,244.06x = 22,027,866,547.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,027,866,547.20/170,244.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,389.93

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