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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,238.44, 236,309.26 and 94,760.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,238.44, 236,309.26 and 94,760.72 is: 130,769.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,238.44 : 236,309.26 = 94,760.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,238.44/236,309.26 = 94,760.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,238.44x = 236,309.26 × 94,760.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,238.44x = 22,392,835,620.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,835,620.27/171,238.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,769.91

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