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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,360.12, 236,484.35 and 94,879.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,360.12, 236,484.35 and 94,879.21 is: 130,937.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,360.12 : 236,484.35 = 94,879.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,360.12/236,484.35 = 94,879.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,360.12x = 236,484.35 × 94,879.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,360.12x = 22,437,448,090.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,437,448,090.25/171,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,937.40

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