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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,316.31, 236,422.85 and 93,797.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,316.31, 236,422.85 and 93,797.39 is: 129,443.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,316.31 : 236,422.85 = 93,797.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,316.31/236,422.85 = 93,797.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,316.31x = 236,422.85 × 93,797.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,316.31x = 22,175,846,388.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,846,388.43/171,316.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,443.88

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