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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,235.74, 236,299.22 and 94,753.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,235.74, 236,299.22 and 94,753.51 is: 130,756.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,235.74 : 236,299.22 = 94,753.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,235.74/236,299.22 = 94,753.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,235.74x = 236,299.22 × 94,753.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,235.74x = 22,390,180,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,180,031.49/171,235.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,756.47

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