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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.79, 236,283.38 and 94,732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214.79, 236,283.38 and 94,732.64 is: 130,734.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.79 : 236,283.38 = 94,732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.79/236,283.38 = 94,732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.79x = 236,283.38 × 94,732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.79x = 22,383,748,359.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,748,359.86/171,214.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,734.90

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