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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,197.81, 236,259.93 and 94,715.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,197.81, 236,259.93 and 94,715.58 is: 130,711.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,197.81 : 236,259.93 = 94,715.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,197.81/236,259.93 = 94,715.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,197.81x = 236,259.93 × 94,715.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,197.81x = 22,377,496,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,377,496,300.71/171,197.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,711.35

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