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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,042.44, 236,038.52 and 93,518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,042.44, 236,038.52 and 93,518.35 is: 129,055.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,042.44 : 236,038.52 = 93,518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,042.44/236,038.52 = 93,518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,042.44x = 236,038.52 × 93,518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,042.44x = 22,073,932,570.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073,932,570.54/171,042.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,055.30

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