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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,463.52, 236,609.54 and 93,923.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,463.52, 236,609.54 and 93,923.74 is: 129,609.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,463.52 : 236,609.54 = 93,923.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,463.52/236,609.54 = 93,923.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,463.52x = 236,609.54 × 93,923.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,463.52x = 22,223,252,916.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,223,252,916.48/171,463.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,609.22

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