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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,273.09, 234,967.65 and 93,777.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,273.09, 234,967.65 and 93,777.23 is: 129,407.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,273.09 : 234,967.65 = 93,777.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,273.09/234,967.65 = 93,777.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,273.09x = 234,967.65 × 93,777.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,273.09x = 22,034,615,356.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,034,615,356.61/170,273.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,407.50

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