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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,002.05, 235,978.70 and 93,474.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,002.05, 235,978.70 and 93,474.25 is: 128,992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,002.05 : 235,978.70 = 93,474.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,002.05/235,978.70 = 93,474.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,002.05x = 235,978.70 × 93,474.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,002.05x = 22,057,931,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,057,931,998.48/171,002.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128,992.21

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