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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,236.43, 236,306.50 and 94,758.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,236.43, 236,306.50 and 94,758.73 is: 130,767.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,236.43 : 236,306.50 = 94,758.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,236.43/236,306.50 = 94,758.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,236.43x = 236,306.50 × 94,758.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,236.43x = 22,392,103,003.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,103,003.08/171,236.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,767.17

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