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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.74, 235,978.27 and 93,473.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.74, 235,978.27 and 93,473.94 is: 128,991.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.74 : 235,978.27 = 93,473.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.74/235,978.27 = 93,473.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.74x = 235,978.27 × 93,473.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.74x = 22,057,818,651.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,818,651.28/171,001.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,991.78

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