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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,194.81, 236,255.79 and 94,712.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,194.81, 236,255.79 and 94,712.58 is: 130,707.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,194.81 : 236,255.79 = 94,712.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,194.81/236,255.79 = 94,712.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,194.81x = 236,255.79 × 94,712.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,194.81x = 22,376,395,410.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376,395,410.84/171,194.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,707.21

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