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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,273.79, 234,974.96 and 93,800.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,273.79, 234,974.96 and 93,800.04 is: 129,442.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,273.79 : 234,974.96 = 93,800.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,273.79/234,974.96 = 93,800.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,273.79x = 234,974.96 × 93,800.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,273.79x = 22,040,660,647.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,040,660,647.00/170,273.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,442.47

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