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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,262.31, 234,972.60 and 93,781.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,262.31, 234,972.60 and 93,781.39 is: 129,424.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,262.31 : 234,972.60 = 93,781.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,262.31/234,972.60 = 93,781.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,262.31x = 234,972.60 × 93,781.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,262.31x = 22,036,057,039.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036,057,039.91/170,262.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,424.16

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