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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,232.84, 236,301.61 and 94,755.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,232.84, 236,301.61 and 94,755.16 is: 130,762.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,232.84 : 236,301.61 = 94,755.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,232.84/236,301.61 = 94,755.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,232.84x = 236,301.61 × 94,755.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,232.84x = 22,390,796,863.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,796,863.81/171,232.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,762.28

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