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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,272.33, 236,347.68 and 93,746.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,272.33, 236,347.68 and 93,746.27 is: 129,365.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,272.33 : 236,347.68 = 93,746.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,272.33/236,347.68 = 93,746.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,272.33x = 236,347.68 × 93,746.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,272.33x = 22,156,714,014.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156,714,014.02/171,272.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,365.40

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