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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,259.16, 236,331.79 and 94,781.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,259.16, 236,331.79 and 94,781.50 is: 130,795.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,259.16 : 236,331.79 = 94,781.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,259.16/236,331.79 = 94,781.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,259.16x = 236,331.79 × 94,781.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,259.16x = 22,399,880,726.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,880,726.10/171,259.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,795.23

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