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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,187.28, 236,229.96 and 94,703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,187.28, 236,229.96 and 94,703.44 is: 130,686.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,187.28 : 236,229.96 = 94,703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,187.28/236,229.96 = 94,703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,187.28x = 236,229.96 × 94,703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,187.28x = 22,371,789,843.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,789,843.06/171,187.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,686.05

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