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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,264.92, 236,340.72 and 94,787.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,264.92, 236,340.72 and 94,787.15 is: 130,803.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,264.92 : 236,340.72 = 94,787.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,264.92/236,340.72 = 94,787.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,264.92x = 236,340.72 × 94,787.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,264.92x = 22,402,062,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,062,096.04/171,264.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,803.57

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