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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,217.43, 236,275.50 and 94,734.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,217.43, 236,275.50 and 94,734.53 is: 130,731.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,217.43 : 236,275.50 = 94,734.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,217.43/236,275.50 = 94,734.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,217.43x = 236,275.50 × 94,734.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,217.43x = 22,383,446,787.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,446,787.96/171,217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,731.13

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