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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,306.34, 236,399.88 and 94,823.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,306.34, 236,399.88 and 94,823.79 is: 130,855.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,306.34 : 236,399.88 = 94,823.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,306.34/236,399.88 = 94,823.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,306.34x = 236,399.88 × 94,823.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,306.34x = 22,416,332,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,416,332,577.15/171,306.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,855.24

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