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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,272.47, 236,348.75 and 94,784.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,272.47, 236,348.75 and 94,784.41 is: 130,798.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,272.47 : 236,348.75 = 94,784.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,272.47/236,348.75 = 94,784.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,272.47x = 236,348.75 × 94,784.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,272.47x = 22,402,176,822.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,402,176,822.99/171,272.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,798.47

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