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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 170,289.64, 234,996.91 and 93,816.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 170,289.64, 234,996.91 and 93,816.01 is: 129,464.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    170,289.64 : 234,996.91 = 93,816.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    170,289.64/234,996.91 = 93,816.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    170,289.64x = 234,996.91 × 93,816.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    170,289.64x = 22,046,472,458.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,046,472,458.53/170,289.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,464.55

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