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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,307.36, 236,404.47 and 94,831.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,307.36, 236,404.47 and 94,831.75 is: 130,867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,307.36 : 236,404.47 = 94,831.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,307.36/236,404.47 = 94,831.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,307.36x = 236,404.47 × 94,831.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,307.36x = 22,418,649,597.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418,649,597.92/171,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,867.99

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