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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,358.55, 236,467.08 and 94,872.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,358.55, 236,467.08 and 94,872.27 is: 130,919.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,358.55 : 236,467.08 = 94,872.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,358.55/236,467.08 = 94,872.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,358.55x = 236,467.08 × 94,872.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,358.55x = 22,434,169,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434,169,546.62/171,358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,919.47

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