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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,514.28, 236,681.70 and 93,985.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,514.28, 236,681.70 and 93,985.94 is: 129,696.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,514.28 : 236,681.70 = 93,985.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,514.28/236,681.70 = 93,985.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,514.28x = 236,681.70 × 93,985.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,514.28x = 22,244,752,055.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,244,752,055.30/171,514.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,696.21

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