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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,185.28, 236,227.20 and 94,701.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,185.28, 236,227.20 and 94,701.44 is: 130,683.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,185.28 : 236,227.20 = 94,701.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,185.28/236,227.20 = 94,701.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,185.28x = 236,227.20 × 94,701.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,185.28x = 22,371,056,007.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,056,007.17/171,185.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,683.29

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