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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,266.31, 236,344.11 and 94,780.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,266.31, 236,344.11 and 94,780.96 is: 130,795.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,266.31 : 236,344.11 = 94,780.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,266.31/236,344.11 = 94,780.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,266.31x = 236,344.11 × 94,780.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,266.31x = 22,400,921,636.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,400,921,636.15/171,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,795.84

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