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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,417.32, 236,549.36 and 93,891.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,417.32, 236,549.36 and 93,891.72 is: 129,566.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,417.32 : 236,549.36 = 93,891.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,417.32/236,549.36 = 93,891.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,417.32x = 236,549.36 × 93,891.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,417.32x = 22,210,025,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210,025,805.84/171,417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,566.99

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