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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,243.27, 236,307.33 and 94,760.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,243.27, 236,307.33 and 94,760.98 is: 130,765.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,243.27 : 236,307.33 = 94,760.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,243.27/236,307.33 = 94,760.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,243.27x = 236,307.33 × 94,760.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,243.27x = 22,392,713,581.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,392,713,581.22/171,243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,765.51

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