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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,250.83, 236,321.30 and 94,773.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,250.83, 236,321.30 and 94,773.09 is: 130,784.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,250.83 : 236,321.30 = 94,773.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,250.83/236,321.30 = 94,773.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,250.83x = 236,321.30 × 94,773.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,250.83x = 22,396,899,359.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396,899,359.95/171,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,784.18

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