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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,159.55, 236,193.23 and 93,633.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,159.55, 236,193.23 and 93,633.93 is: 129,211.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,159.55 : 236,193.23 = 93,633.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,159.55/236,193.23 = 93,633.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,159.55x = 236,193.23 × 93,633.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,159.55x = 22,115,700,598.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,115,700,598.38/171,159.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,211.03

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