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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,262.77, 236,334.24 and 94,780.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,262.77, 236,334.24 and 94,780.50 is: 130,792.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,262.77 : 236,334.24 = 94,780.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,262.77/236,334.24 = 94,780.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,262.77x = 236,334.24 × 94,780.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,262.77x = 22,399,877,434.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399,877,434.32/171,262.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,792.45

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