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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,256.31, 234,951.56 and 93,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,256.31, 234,951.56 and 93,773.88 is: 129,406.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,256.31 : 234,951.56 = 93,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,256.31/234,951.56 = 93,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,256.31x = 234,951.56 × 93,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,256.31x = 22,032,319,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,032,319,393.25/170,256.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,406.77

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