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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,268.04, 236,350.31 and 94,792.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,268.04, 236,350.31 and 94,792.37 is: 130,813.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,268.04 : 236,350.31 = 94,792.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,268.04/236,350.31 = 94,792.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,268.04x = 236,350.31 × 94,792.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,268.04x = 22,404,204,379.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,404,204,379.42/171,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,813.69

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