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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,352.67, 236,458.97 and 94,866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,352.67, 236,458.97 and 94,866.40 is: 130,911.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,352.67 : 236,458.97 = 94,866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,352.67/236,458.97 = 94,866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,352.67x = 236,458.97 × 94,866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,352.67x = 22,432,011,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,011,231.61/171,352.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,911.36

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