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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,216.26, 236,285.40 and 94,734.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,216.26, 236,285.40 and 94,734.11 is: 130,736.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,216.26 : 236,285.40 = 94,734.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,216.26/236,285.40 = 94,734.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,216.26x = 236,285.40 × 94,734.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,216.26x = 22,384,287,074.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384,287,074.99/171,216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,736.92

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