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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,211.38, 236,265.75 and 94,729.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,211.38, 236,265.75 and 94,729.26 is: 130,723.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,211.38 : 236,265.75 = 94,729.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,211.38/236,265.75 = 94,729.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,211.38x = 236,265.75 × 94,729.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,211.38x = 22,381,279,660.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,279,660.85/171,211.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,723.08

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