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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,280.81, 236,357.17 and 94,795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,280.81, 236,357.17 and 94,795.28 is: 130,811.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,280.81 : 236,357.17 = 94,795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,280.81/236,357.17 = 94,795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,280.81x = 236,357.17 × 94,795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,280.81x = 22,405,543,577.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,405,543,577.72/171,280.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,811.76

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