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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,336.48, 236,440.56 and 94,851.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,336.48, 236,440.56 and 94,851.12 is: 130,892.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,336.48 : 236,440.56 = 94,851.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,336.48/236,440.56 = 94,851.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,336.48x = 236,440.56 × 94,851.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,336.48x = 22,426,651,929.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,426,651,929.43/171,336.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,892.45

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