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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,293.58, 236,380.01 and 94,815.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,293.58, 236,380.01 and 94,815.81 is: 130,842.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,293.58 : 236,380.01 = 94,815.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,293.58/236,380.01 = 94,815.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,293.58x = 236,380.01 × 94,815.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,293.58x = 22,412,562,943.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412,562,943.95/171,293.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,842.98

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