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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,359.46, 236,469.60 and 94,877.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,359.46, 236,469.60 and 94,877.04 is: 130,926.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,359.46 : 236,469.60 = 94,877.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,359.46/236,469.60 = 94,877.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,359.46x = 236,469.60 × 94,877.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,359.46x = 22,435,535,697.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,435,535,697.98/171,359.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,926.74

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