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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,285.79, 236,374.85 and 94,810.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,285.79, 236,374.85 and 94,810.15 is: 130,838.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,285.79 : 236,374.85 = 94,810.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,285.79/236,374.85 = 94,810.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,285.79x = 236,374.85 × 94,810.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,285.79x = 22,410,733,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410,733,328.80/171,285.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,838.26

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