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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,296.48, 236,383.11 and 94,815.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,296.48, 236,383.11 and 94,815.72 is: 130,842.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,296.48 : 236,383.11 = 94,815.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,296.48/236,383.11 = 94,815.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,296.48x = 236,383.11 × 94,815.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,296.48x = 22,412,834,770.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412,834,770.49/171,296.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,842.36

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