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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,015.18, 235,996.32 and 93,487.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,015.18, 235,996.32 and 93,487.74 is: 129,010.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,015.18 : 235,996.32 = 93,487.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,015.18/235,996.32 = 93,487.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,015.18x = 235,996.32 × 93,487.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,015.18x = 22,062,762,605.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,062,762,605.12/171,015.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,010.55

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