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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,350.67, 236,456.21 and 94,864.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,350.67, 236,456.21 and 94,864.40 is: 130,908.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,350.67 : 236,456.21 = 94,864.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,350.67/236,456.21 = 94,864.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,350.67x = 236,456.21 × 94,864.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,350.67x = 22,431,276,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,431,276,429.51/171,350.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,908.60

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