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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,304.96, 236,397.99 and 94,822.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,304.96, 236,397.99 and 94,822.42 is: 130,853.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,304.96 : 236,397.99 = 94,822.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,304.96/236,397.99 = 94,822.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,304.96x = 236,397.99 × 94,822.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,304.96x = 22,415,828,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415,828,548.36/171,304.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,853.35

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