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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,275.99, 236,353.59 and 94,787.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,275.99, 236,353.59 and 94,787.91 is: 130,803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,275.99 : 236,353.59 = 94,787.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,275.99/236,353.59 = 94,787.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,275.99x = 236,353.59 × 94,787.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,275.99x = 22,403,462,817.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,462,817.10/171,275.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,803.29

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