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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,263.54, 234,965.26 and 93,782.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,263.54, 234,965.26 and 93,782.91 is: 129,421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,263.54 : 234,965.26 = 93,782.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,263.54/234,965.26 = 93,782.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,263.54x = 234,965.26 × 93,782.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,263.54x = 22,035,725,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035,725,831.71/170,263.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,421.28

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