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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,333.67, 236,437.59 and 94,851.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,333.67, 236,437.59 and 94,851.13 is: 130,892.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,333.67 : 236,437.59 = 94,851.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,333.67/236,437.59 = 94,851.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,333.67x = 236,437.59 × 94,851.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,333.67x = 22,426,372,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,372,585.98/171,333.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,892.97

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