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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,197.52, 236,259.63 and 94,715.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,197.52, 236,259.63 and 94,715.40 is: 130,711.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,197.52 : 236,259.63 = 94,715.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,197.52/236,259.63 = 94,715.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,197.52x = 236,259.63 × 94,715.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,197.52x = 22,377,425,359.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377,425,359.30/171,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,711.15

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