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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,244.52, 236,309.06 and 94,762.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,244.52, 236,309.06 and 94,762.23 is: 130,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,244.52 : 236,309.06 = 94,762.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,244.52/236,309.06 = 94,762.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,244.52x = 236,309.06 × 94,762.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,244.52x = 22,393,173,020.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,393,173,020.99/171,244.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,767.24

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