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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,284.52, 236,373.10 and 94,808.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,284.52, 236,373.10 and 94,808.88 is: 130,836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,284.52 : 236,373.10 = 94,808.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,284.52/236,373.10 = 94,808.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,284.52x = 236,373.10 × 94,808.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,284.52x = 22,410,269,169.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410,269,169.41/171,284.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,836.51

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