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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,353.67, 236,460.35 and 94,867.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,353.67, 236,460.35 and 94,867.40 is: 130,912.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,353.67 : 236,460.35 = 94,867.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,353.67/236,460.35 = 94,867.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,353.67x = 236,460.35 × 94,867.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,353.67x = 22,432,378,607.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,378,607.59/171,353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,912.74

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