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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,217.99, 236,276.27 and 94,735.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,217.99, 236,276.27 and 94,735.09 is: 130,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,217.99 : 236,276.27 = 94,735.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,217.99/236,276.27 = 94,735.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,217.99x = 236,276.27 × 94,735.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,217.99x = 22,383,652,521.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,383,652,521.93/171,217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,731.90

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