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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,266.32, 234,965.28 and 93,783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,266.32, 234,965.28 and 93,783.96 is: 129,420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,266.32 : 234,965.28 = 93,783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,266.32/234,965.28 = 93,783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,266.32x = 234,965.28 × 93,783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,266.32x = 22,035,974,420.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035,974,420.91/170,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,420.63

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