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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,259.10, 236,333.81 and 93,734.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,259.10, 236,333.81 and 93,734.36 is: 129,351.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,259.10 : 236,333.81 = 93,734.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,259.10/236,333.81 = 93,734.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,259.10x = 236,333.81 × 93,734.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,259.10x = 22,152,596,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,152,596,776.37/171,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,351.36

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