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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,157.29, 236,190.13 and 93,631.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,157.29, 236,190.13 and 93,631.68 is: 129,207.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,157.29 : 236,190.13 = 93,631.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,157.29/236,190.13 = 93,631.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,157.29x = 236,190.13 × 93,631.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,157.29x = 22,114,878,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,114,878,437.24/171,157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,207.93

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