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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,493.72, 236,688.32 and 97,906.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,493.72, 236,688.32 and 97,906.34 is: 135,126.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,493.72 : 236,688.32 = 97,906.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,493.72/236,688.32 = 97,906.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,493.72x = 236,688.32 × 97,906.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,493.72x = 23,173,285,948.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,173,285,948.51/171,493.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135,126.15

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