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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,289.79, 236,373.88 and 94,809.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,289.79, 236,373.88 and 94,809.04 is: 130,833.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,289.79 : 236,373.88 = 94,809.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,289.79/236,373.88 = 94,809.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,289.79x = 236,373.88 × 94,809.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,289.79x = 22,410,379,224.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410,379,224.98/171,289.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,833.13

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