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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,259.92, 236,332.83 and 94,782.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,259.92, 236,332.83 and 94,782.24 is: 130,796.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,259.92 : 236,332.83 = 94,782.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,259.92/236,332.83 = 94,782.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,259.92x = 236,332.83 × 94,782.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,259.92x = 22,400,155,012.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,155,012.94/171,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,796.25

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