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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,237.74, 236,301.97 and 94,755.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,237.74, 236,301.97 and 94,755.51 is: 130,759.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,237.74 : 236,301.97 = 94,755.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,237.74/236,301.97 = 94,755.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,237.74x = 236,301.97 × 94,755.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,237.74x = 22,390,913,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,390,913,681.35/171,237.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,759.22

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