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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,254.66, 236,326.08 and 94,769.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,254.66, 236,326.08 and 94,769.14 is: 130,778.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,254.66 : 236,326.08 = 94,769.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,254.66/236,326.08 = 94,769.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,254.66x = 236,326.08 × 94,769.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,254.66x = 22,396,419,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,396,419,361.17/171,254.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,778.45

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