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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,380.18, 236,501.73 and 94,897.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,380.18, 236,501.73 and 94,897.62 is: 130,957.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,380.18 : 236,501.73 = 94,897.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,380.18/236,501.73 = 94,897.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,380.18x = 236,501.73 × 94,897.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,380.18x = 22,443,451,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,443,451,302.88/171,380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,957.10

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