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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,265.54, 234,968.02 and 93,784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,265.54, 234,968.02 and 93,784.91 is: 129,424.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,265.54 : 234,968.02 = 93,784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,265.54/234,968.02 = 93,784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,265.54x = 234,968.02 × 93,784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,265.54x = 22,036,454,961.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036,454,961.54/170,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,424.05

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