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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,283.52, 236,371.72 and 94,807.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,283.52, 236,371.72 and 94,807.88 is: 130,835.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,283.52 : 236,371.72 = 94,807.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,283.52/236,371.72 = 94,807.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,283.52x = 236,371.72 × 94,807.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,283.52x = 22,409,901,665.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,901,665.15/171,283.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,835.13

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