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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,345.68, 236,448.96 and 94,859.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,345.68, 236,448.96 and 94,859.36 is: 130,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,345.68 : 236,448.96 = 94,859.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,345.68/236,448.96 = 94,859.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,345.68x = 236,448.96 × 94,859.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,345.68x = 22,429,397,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429,397,018.27/171,345.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,901.44

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