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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,285.52, 236,374.48 and 94,809.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,285.52, 236,374.48 and 94,809.88 is: 130,837.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,285.52 : 236,374.48 = 94,809.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,285.52/236,374.48 = 94,809.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,285.52x = 236,374.48 × 94,809.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,285.52x = 22,410,636,083.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410,636,083.86/171,285.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,837.89

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