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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,216.32, 236,285.48 and 94,734.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,216.32, 236,285.48 and 94,734.17 is: 130,737.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,216.32 : 236,285.48 = 94,734.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,216.32/236,285.48 = 94,734.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,216.32x = 236,285.48 × 94,734.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,216.32x = 22,384,308,830.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384,308,830.85/171,216.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,737.00

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