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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,312.30, 236,411.49 and 92,730.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,312.30, 236,411.49 and 92,730.22 is: 127,967.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,312.30 : 236,411.49 = 92,730.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,312.30/236,411.49 = 92,730.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,312.30x = 236,411.49 × 92,730.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,312.30x = 21,922,489,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,922,489,478.23/171,312.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127,967.98

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