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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,282.52, 236,370.34 and 94,806.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,282.52, 236,370.34 and 94,806.88 is: 130,833.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,282.52 : 236,370.34 = 94,806.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,282.52/236,370.34 = 94,806.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,282.52x = 236,370.34 × 94,806.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,282.52x = 22,409,534,119.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,534,119.02/171,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,833.75

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