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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.05, 235,977.32 and 93,473.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.05, 235,977.32 and 93,473.25 is: 128,990.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.05 : 235,977.32 = 93,473.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.05/235,977.32 = 93,473.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.05x = 235,977.32 × 93,473.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.05x = 22,057,567,026.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,567,026.69/171,001.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,990.83

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