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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,259.65, 236,332.98 and 94,774.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,259.65, 236,332.98 and 94,774.14 is: 130,785.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,259.65 : 236,332.98 = 94,774.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,259.65/236,332.98 = 94,774.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,259.65x = 236,332.98 × 94,774.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,259.65x = 22,398,254,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,398,254,933.14/171,259.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,785.36

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