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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,322.17, 236,421.72 and 94,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,322.17, 236,421.72 and 94,839.63 is: 130,877.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,322.17 : 236,421.72 = 94,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,322.17/236,421.72 = 94,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,322.17x = 236,421.72 × 94,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,322.17x = 22,422,148,448.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,422,148,448.76/171,322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,877.10

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