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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,356.94, 236,464.02 and 93,830.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,356.94, 236,464.02 and 93,830.58 is: 129,481.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,356.94 : 236,464.02 = 93,830.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,356.94/236,464.02 = 93,830.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,356.94x = 236,464.02 × 93,830.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,356.94x = 22,187,556,145.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,187,556,145.73/171,356.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,481.51

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