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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,322.08, 236,420.72 and 93,797.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,322.08, 236,420.72 and 93,797.58 is: 129,438.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,322.08 : 236,420.72 = 93,797.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,322.08/236,420.72 = 93,797.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,322.08x = 236,420.72 × 93,797.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,322.08x = 22,175,691,397.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,691,397.86/171,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,438.61

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