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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,251.90, 236,321.82 and 94,774.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,251.90, 236,321.82 and 94,774.22 is: 130,785.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,251.90 : 236,321.82 = 94,774.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,251.90/236,321.82 = 94,774.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,251.90x = 236,321.82 × 94,774.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,251.90x = 22,397,216,159.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397,216,159.48/171,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,785.21

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