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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,261.88, 236,341.83 and 94,786.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,261.88, 236,341.83 and 94,786.24 is: 130,805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,261.88 : 236,341.83 = 94,786.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,261.88/236,341.83 = 94,786.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,261.88x = 236,341.83 × 94,786.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,261.88x = 22,401,953,628.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401,953,628.15/171,261.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,805.25

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