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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,356.67, 236,464.49 and 94,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,356.67, 236,464.49 and 94,870.40 is: 130,916.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,356.67 : 236,464.49 = 94,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,356.67/236,464.49 = 94,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,356.67x = 236,464.49 × 94,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,356.67x = 22,433,480,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,480,752.10/171,356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,916.88

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