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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,263.23, 236,338.39 and 94,785.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,263.23, 236,338.39 and 94,785.53 is: 130,801.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,263.23 : 236,338.39 = 94,785.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,263.23/236,338.39 = 94,785.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,263.23x = 236,338.39 × 94,785.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,263.23x = 22,401,458,492.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401,458,492.29/171,263.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,801.33

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