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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,357.93, 236,466.22 and 94,871.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,357.93, 236,466.22 and 94,871.65 is: 130,918.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,357.93 : 236,466.22 = 94,871.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,357.93/236,466.22 = 94,871.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,357.93x = 236,466.22 × 94,871.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,357.93x = 22,433,939,986.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,433,939,986.30/171,357.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,918.60

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