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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,278.70, 236,359.73 and 94,800.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,278.70, 236,359.73 and 94,800.93 is: 130,822.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,278.70 : 236,359.73 = 94,800.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,278.70/236,359.73 = 94,800.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,278.70x = 236,359.73 × 94,800.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,278.70x = 22,407,121,744.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407,121,744.54/171,278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,822.58

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