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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,245.88, 236,308.44 and 93,705.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,245.88, 236,308.44 and 93,705.80 is: 129,308.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,245.88 : 236,308.44 = 93,705.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,245.88/236,308.44 = 93,705.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,245.88x = 236,308.44 × 93,705.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,245.88x = 22,143,471,416.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,143,471,416.95/171,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,308.05

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