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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,265.92, 234,968.54 and 93,785.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,265.92, 234,968.54 and 93,785.29 is: 129,424.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,265.92 : 234,968.54 = 93,785.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,265.92/234,968.54 = 93,785.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,265.92x = 234,968.54 × 93,785.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,265.92x = 22,036,591,608.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036,591,608.43/170,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,424.56

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