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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,353.96, 236,466.02 and 94,865.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,353.96, 236,466.02 and 94,865.72 is: 130,913.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,353.96 : 236,466.02 = 94,865.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,353.96/236,466.02 = 94,865.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,353.96x = 236,466.02 × 94,865.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,353.96x = 22,432,519,242.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,432,519,242.83/171,353.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,913.34

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