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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,162.55, 236,197.37 and 93,636.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,162.55, 236,197.37 and 93,636.93 is: 129,215.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,162.55 : 236,197.37 = 93,636.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,162.55/236,197.37 = 93,636.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,162.55x = 236,197.37 × 93,636.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,162.55x = 22,116,796,600.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,116,796,600.87/171,162.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,215.16

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