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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,277.84, 236,362.25 and 94,797.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,277.84, 236,362.25 and 94,797.14 is: 130,819.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,277.84 : 236,362.25 = 94,797.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,277.84/236,362.25 = 94,797.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,277.84x = 236,362.25 × 94,797.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,277.84x = 22,406,464,359.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406,464,359.15/171,277.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,819.40

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