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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,288.08, 236,371.52 and 94,807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,288.08, 236,371.52 and 94,807.33 is: 130,830.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,288.08 : 236,371.52 = 94,807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,288.08/236,371.52 = 94,807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,288.08x = 236,371.52 × 94,807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,288.08x = 22,409,751,754.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,409,751,754.40/171,288.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,830.77

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