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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,331.67, 236,434.83 and 94,849.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,331.67, 236,434.83 and 94,849.13 is: 130,890.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,331.67 : 236,434.83 = 94,849.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,331.67/236,434.83 = 94,849.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,331.67x = 236,434.83 × 94,849.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,331.67x = 22,425,637,927.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,425,637,927.20/171,331.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,890.21

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