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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,248.73, 236,314.86 and 94,766.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,248.73, 236,314.86 and 94,766.46 is: 130,773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,248.73 : 236,314.86 = 94,766.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,248.73/236,314.86 = 94,766.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,248.73x = 236,314.86 × 94,766.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,248.73x = 22,394,722,727.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394,722,727.60/171,248.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,773.07

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