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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,164.04, 236,199.44 and 93,638.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,164.04, 236,199.44 and 93,638.43 is: 129,217.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,164.04 : 236,199.44 = 93,638.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,164.04/236,199.44 = 93,638.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,164.04x = 236,199.44 × 93,638.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,164.04x = 22,117,344,962.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117,344,962.58/171,164.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,217.24

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