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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,275.80, 234,977.72 and 93,802.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,275.80, 234,977.72 and 93,802.04 is: 129,445.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,275.80 : 234,977.72 = 93,802.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,275.80/234,977.72 = 93,802.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,275.80x = 234,977.72 × 93,802.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,275.80x = 22,041,389,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,041,389,490.55/170,275.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,445.23

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