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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,271.58, 236,346.64 and 93,745.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,271.58, 236,346.64 and 93,745.52 is: 129,364.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,271.58 : 236,346.64 = 93,745.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,271.58/236,346.64 = 93,745.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,271.58x = 236,346.64 × 93,745.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,271.58x = 22,156,438,664.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,438,664.57/171,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,364.36

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