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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,277.07, 236,362.73 and 94,801.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,277.07, 236,362.73 and 94,801.37 is: 130,826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,277.07 : 236,362.73 = 94,801.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,277.07/236,362.73 = 94,801.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,277.07x = 236,362.73 × 94,801.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,277.07x = 22,407,508,965.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407,508,965.12/171,277.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,826.09

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