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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,236.74, 236,300.59 and 94,754.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,236.74, 236,300.59 and 94,754.51 is: 130,757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,236.74 : 236,300.59 = 94,754.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,236.74/236,300.59 = 94,754.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,236.74x = 236,300.59 × 94,754.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,236.74x = 22,390,546,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,546,618.16/171,236.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,757.84

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