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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,257.40, 236,329.41 and 94,779.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,257.40, 236,329.41 and 94,779.72 is: 130,792.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,257.40 : 236,329.41 = 94,779.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,257.40/236,329.41 = 94,779.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,257.40x = 236,329.41 × 94,779.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,257.40x = 22,399,235,307.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,235,307.57/171,257.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,792.80

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