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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,382.03, 236,507.05 and 94,901.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,382.03, 236,507.05 and 94,901.12 is: 130,963.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,382.03 : 236,507.05 = 94,901.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,382.03/236,507.05 = 94,901.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,382.03x = 236,507.05 × 94,901.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,382.03x = 22,444,783,400.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,444,783,400.01/171,382.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,963.46

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