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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,271.47, 236,347.37 and 94,783.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,271.47, 236,347.37 and 94,783.41 is: 130,797.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,271.47 : 236,347.37 = 94,783.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,271.47/236,347.37 = 94,783.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,271.47x = 236,347.37 × 94,783.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,271.47x = 22,401,809,554.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,401,809,554.65/171,271.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,797.09

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