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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,215.32, 236,284.08 and 94,733.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,215.32, 236,284.08 and 94,733.08 is: 130,735.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,215.32 : 236,284.08 = 94,733.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,215.32/236,284.08 = 94,733.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,215.32x = 236,284.08 × 94,733.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,215.32x = 22,383,918,653.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,918,653.37/171,215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,735.49

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