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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.51, 236,282.99 and 94,732.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214.51, 236,282.99 and 94,732.36 is: 130,734.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.51 : 236,282.99 = 94,732.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.51/236,282.99 = 94,732.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.51x = 236,282.99 × 94,732.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.51x = 22,383,645,003.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,645,003.95/171,214.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,734.51

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