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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,255.35, 236,327.50 and 94,777.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,255.35, 236,327.50 and 94,777.64 is: 130,790.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,255.35 : 236,327.50 = 94,777.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,255.35/236,327.50 = 94,777.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,255.35x = 236,327.50 × 94,777.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,255.35x = 22,398,561,298.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,561,298.52/171,255.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,790.43

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