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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,320.09, 236,417.97 and 93,795.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,320.09, 236,417.97 and 93,795.57 is: 129,435.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,320.09 : 236,417.97 = 93,795.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,320.09/236,417.97 = 93,795.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,320.09x = 236,417.97 × 93,795.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,320.09x = 22,174,957,814.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174,957,814.73/171,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,435.83

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