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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,214.96, 236,283.61 and 94,732.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,214.96, 236,283.61 and 94,732.81 is: 130,735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,214.96 : 236,283.61 = 94,732.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,214.96/236,283.61 = 94,732.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,214.96x = 236,283.61 × 94,732.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,214.96x = 22,383,809,914.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,809,914.30/171,214.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,735.13

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