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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,315.46, 236,412.47 and 94,832.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,315.46, 236,412.47 and 94,832.94 is: 130,867.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,315.46 : 236,412.47 = 94,832.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,315.46/236,412.47 = 94,832.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,315.46x = 236,412.47 × 94,832.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,315.46x = 22,419,689,582.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,689,582.76/171,315.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,867.87

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