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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,248.78, 236,317.50 and 94,771.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,248.78, 236,317.50 and 94,771.11 is: 130,780.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,248.78 : 236,317.50 = 94,771.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,248.78/236,317.50 = 94,771.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,248.78x = 236,317.50 × 94,771.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,248.78x = 22,396,071,787.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396,071,787.43/171,248.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,780.92

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