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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,257.52, 236,335.82 and 94,781.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,257.52, 236,335.82 and 94,781.88 is: 130,799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,257.52 : 236,335.82 = 94,781.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,257.52/236,335.82 = 94,781.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,257.52x = 236,335.82 × 94,781.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,257.52x = 22,400,354,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,354,320.58/171,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,799.25

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