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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,261.14, 236,340.80 and 94,785.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,261.14, 236,340.80 and 94,785.50 is: 130,804.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,261.14 : 236,340.80 = 94,785.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,261.14/236,340.80 = 94,785.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,261.14x = 236,340.80 × 94,785.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,261.14x = 22,401,679,242.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401,679,242.77/171,261.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,804.22

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