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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,314.22, 236,410.75 and 94,831.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,314.22, 236,410.75 and 94,831.69 is: 130,866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,314.22 : 236,410.75 = 94,831.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,314.22/236,410.75 = 94,831.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,314.22x = 236,410.75 × 94,831.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,314.22x = 22,419,230,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,230,956.67/171,314.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,866.15

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