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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,320.16, 236,418.96 and 94,837.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,320.16, 236,418.96 and 94,837.64 is: 130,874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,320.16 : 236,418.96 = 94,837.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,320.16/236,418.96 = 94,837.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,320.16x = 236,418.96 × 94,837.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,320.16x = 22,421,416,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,421,416,217.65/171,320.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,874.36

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