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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,259.03, 234,959.07 and 93,778.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,259.03, 234,959.07 and 93,778.41 is: 129,415.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,259.03 : 234,959.07 = 93,778.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,259.03/234,959.07 = 93,778.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,259.03x = 234,959.07 × 93,778.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,259.03x = 22,034,087,999.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034,087,999.68/170,259.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,415.09

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