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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,217.32, 236,286.84 and 94,735.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,217.32, 236,286.84 and 94,735.08 is: 130,738.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,217.32 : 236,286.84 = 94,735.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,217.32/236,286.84 = 94,735.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,217.32x = 236,286.84 × 94,735.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,217.32x = 22,384,652,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384,652,690.35/171,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,738.25

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