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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,250.23, 236,316.93 and 94,767.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,250.23, 236,316.93 and 94,767.96 is: 130,775.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,250.23 : 236,316.93 = 94,767.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,250.23/236,316.93 = 94,767.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,250.23x = 236,316.93 × 94,767.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,250.23x = 22,395,273,369.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,395,273,369.56/171,250.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,775.14

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