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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,314.46, 236,411.10 and 94,831.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,314.46, 236,411.10 and 94,831.94 is: 130,866.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,314.46 : 236,411.10 = 94,831.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,314.46/236,411.10 = 94,831.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,314.46x = 236,411.10 × 94,831.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,314.46x = 22,419,322,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,322,776.37/171,314.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,866.49

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