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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,173.32, 236,212.14 and 93,647.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,173.32, 236,212.14 and 93,647.68 is: 129,229.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,173.32 : 236,212.14 = 93,647.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,173.32/236,212.14 = 93,647.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,173.32x = 236,212.14 × 93,647.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,173.32x = 22,120,718,898.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,718,898.84/171,173.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,229.95

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