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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,264.31, 236,341.35 and 94,778.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,264.31, 236,341.35 and 94,778.96 is: 130,793.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,264.31 : 236,341.35 = 94,778.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,264.31/236,341.35 = 94,778.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,264.31x = 236,341.35 × 94,778.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,264.31x = 22,400,186,176.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,186,176.29/171,264.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,793.08

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