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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,246.40, 236,314.22 and 94,768.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,246.40, 236,314.22 and 94,768.72 is: 130,777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,246.40 : 236,314.22 = 94,768.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,246.40/236,314.22 = 94,768.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,246.40x = 236,314.22 × 94,768.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,246.40x = 22,395,196,147.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,196,147.20/171,246.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,777.62

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