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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,097.26, 236,113.77 and 93,572.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,097.26, 236,113.77 and 93,572.94 is: 129,130.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,097.26 : 236,113.77 = 93,572.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,097.26/236,113.77 = 93,572.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,097.26x = 236,113.77 × 93,572.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,097.26x = 22,093,859,633.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093,859,633.38/171,097.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,130.41

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