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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,231.84, 236,300.23 and 94,754.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,231.84, 236,300.23 and 94,754.16 is: 130,760.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,231.84 : 236,300.23 = 94,754.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,231.84/236,300.23 = 94,754.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,231.84x = 236,300.23 × 94,754.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,231.84x = 22,390,429,327.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,429,327.69/171,231.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,760.90

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