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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,190.40, 236,249.80 and 94,708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,190.40, 236,249.80 and 94,708.24 is: 130,701.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,190.40 : 236,249.80 = 94,708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,190.40/236,249.80 = 94,708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,190.40x = 236,249.80 × 94,708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,190.40x = 22,374,801,930.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,801,930.96/171,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,701.27

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