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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,327.45, 236,428.20 and 94,842.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,327.45, 236,428.20 and 94,842.12 is: 130,880.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,327.45 : 236,428.20 = 94,842.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,327.45/236,428.20 = 94,842.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,327.45x = 236,428.20 × 94,842.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,327.45x = 22,423,351,715.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,423,351,715.78/171,327.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,880.09

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