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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,254.31, 234,948.80 and 93,771.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,254.31, 234,948.80 and 93,771.88 is: 129,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,254.31 : 234,948.80 = 93,771.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,254.31/234,948.80 = 93,771.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,254.31x = 234,948.80 × 93,771.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,254.31x = 22,031,590,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,031,590,326.80/170,254.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,404.01

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