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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,263.77, 236,335.62 and 94,781.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,263.77, 236,335.62 and 94,781.50 is: 130,793.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,263.77 : 236,335.62 = 94,781.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,263.77/236,335.62 = 94,781.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,263.77x = 236,335.62 × 94,781.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,263.77x = 22,400,244,567.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,244,567.03/171,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,793.83

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