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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,279.20, 236,360.42 and 94,801.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,279.20, 236,360.42 and 94,801.44 is: 130,823.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,279.20 : 236,360.42 = 94,801.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,279.20/236,360.42 = 94,801.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,279.20x = 236,360.42 × 94,801.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,279.20x = 22,407,308,175.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,407,308,175.00/171,279.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,823.29

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