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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,358.34, 236,481.90 and 94,877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,358.34, 236,481.90 and 94,877.43 is: 130,934.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,358.34 : 236,481.90 = 94,877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,358.34/236,481.90 = 94,877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,358.34x = 236,481.90 × 94,877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,358.34x = 22,436,795,001.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,436,795,001.13/171,358.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,934.95

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