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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,359.15, 236,478.57 and 93,841.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,359.15, 236,478.57 and 93,841.61 is: 129,503.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,359.15 : 236,478.57 = 93,841.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,359.15/236,478.57 = 93,841.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,359.15x = 236,478.57 × 93,841.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,359.15x = 22,191,529,739.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,191,529,739.30/171,359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,503.03

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