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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,298.59, 236,386.91 and 94,820.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,298.59, 236,386.91 and 94,820.82 is: 130,849.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,298.59 : 236,386.91 = 94,820.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,298.59/236,386.91 = 94,820.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,298.59x = 236,386.91 × 94,820.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,298.59x = 22,414,400,169.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,414,400,169.36/171,298.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,849.88

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