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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,373.75, 236,503.19 and 94,892.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,373.75, 236,503.19 and 94,892.85 is: 130,956.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,373.75 : 236,503.19 = 94,892.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,373.75/236,503.19 = 94,892.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,373.75x = 236,503.19 × 94,892.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,373.75x = 22,442,461,970.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442,461,970.42/171,373.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,956.24

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