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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,195.52, 236,256.87 and 94,713.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,195.52, 236,256.87 and 94,713.40 is: 130,708.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,195.52 : 236,256.87 = 94,713.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,195.52/236,256.87 = 94,713.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,195.52x = 236,256.87 × 94,713.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,195.52x = 22,376,691,431.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376,691,431.06/171,195.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,708.39

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