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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,325.67, 236,426.55 and 94,843.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,325.67, 236,426.55 and 94,843.13 is: 130,881.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,325.67 : 236,426.55 = 94,843.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,325.67/236,426.55 = 94,843.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,325.67x = 236,426.55 × 94,843.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,325.67x = 22,423,434,017.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,434,017.10/171,325.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,881.93

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