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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.32, 236,282.70 and 94,732.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214.32, 236,282.70 and 94,732.08 is: 130,734.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.32 : 236,282.70 = 94,732.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.32/236,282.70 = 94,732.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.32x = 236,282.70 × 94,732.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.32x = 22,383,551,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,551,639.02/171,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,734.11

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