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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,321.59, 236,420.04 and 93,797.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,321.59, 236,420.04 and 93,797.07 is: 129,437.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,321.59 : 236,420.04 = 93,797.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,321.59/236,420.04 = 93,797.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,321.59x = 236,420.04 × 93,797.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,321.59x = 22,175,507,041.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,507,041.28/171,321.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,437.90

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