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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,265.31, 236,342.73 and 94,779.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,265.31, 236,342.73 and 94,779.96 is: 130,794.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,265.31 : 236,342.73 = 94,779.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,265.31/236,342.73 = 94,779.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,265.31x = 236,342.73 × 94,779.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,265.31x = 22,400,554,495.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,554,495.69/171,265.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,794.46

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