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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,317.60, 236,414.90 and 94,836.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,317.60, 236,414.90 and 94,836.79 is: 130,872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,317.60 : 236,414.90 = 94,836.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,317.60/236,414.90 = 94,836.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,317.60x = 236,414.90 × 94,836.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,317.60x = 22,420,830,756.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,420,830,756.78/171,317.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,872.90

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