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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,322.09, 236,420.73 and 93,797.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,322.09, 236,420.73 and 93,797.57 is: 129,438.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,322.09 : 236,420.73 = 93,797.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,322.09/236,420.73 = 93,797.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,322.09x = 236,420.73 × 93,797.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,322.09x = 22,175,689,971.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,175,689,971.63/171,322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,438.59

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