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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,261.03, 234,961.83 and 93,780.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,261.03, 234,961.83 and 93,780.41 is: 129,417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,261.03 : 234,961.83 = 93,780.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,261.03/234,961.83 = 93,780.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,261.03x = 234,961.83 × 93,780.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,261.03x = 22,034,816,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034,816,751.75/170,261.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,417.85

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