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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,247.94, 236,316.32 and 94,770.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,247.94, 236,316.32 and 94,770.24 is: 130,779.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,247.94 : 236,316.32 = 94,770.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,247.94/236,316.32 = 94,770.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,247.94x = 236,316.32 × 94,770.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,247.94x = 22,395,753,357.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,753,357.67/171,247.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,779.70

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