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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,462.52, 236,608.16 and 93,922.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,462.52, 236,608.16 and 93,922.74 is: 129,607.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,462.52 : 236,608.16 = 93,922.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,462.52/236,608.16 = 93,922.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,462.52x = 236,608.16 × 93,922.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,462.52x = 22,222,886,693.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,222,886,693.56/171,462.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,607.84

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