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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,238.43, 236,309.26 and 94,760.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,238.43, 236,309.26 and 94,760.73 is: 130,769.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,238.43 : 236,309.26 = 94,760.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,238.43/236,309.26 = 94,760.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,238.43x = 236,309.26 × 94,760.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,238.43x = 22,392,837,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,837,983.36/171,238.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,769.93

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