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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,170.10, 236,214.94 and 93,646.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,170.10, 236,214.94 and 93,646.72 is: 129,232.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,170.10 : 236,214.94 = 93,646.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,170.10/236,214.94 = 93,646.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,170.10x = 236,214.94 × 93,646.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,170.10x = 22,120,754,346.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,754,346.00/171,170.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,232.58

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