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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,315.72, 236,412.82 and 94,833.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,315.72, 236,412.82 and 94,833.20 is: 130,868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,315.72 : 236,412.82 = 94,833.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,315.72/236,412.82 = 94,833.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,315.72x = 236,412.82 × 94,833.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,315.72x = 22,419,784,241.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,419,784,241.62/171,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,868.23

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