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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,215.32, 236,284.10 and 94,733.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,215.32, 236,284.10 and 94,733.17 is: 130,735.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,215.32 : 236,284.10 = 94,733.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,215.32/236,284.10 = 94,733.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,215.32x = 236,284.10 × 94,733.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,215.32x = 22,383,941,813.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,941,813.60/171,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,735.63

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