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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,365.78, 236,487.70 and 93,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,365.78, 236,487.70 and 93,848.24 is: 129,512.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,365.78 : 236,487.70 = 93,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,365.78/236,487.70 = 93,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,365.78x = 236,487.70 × 93,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,365.78x = 22,193,954,426.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193,954,426.65/171,365.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,512.17

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