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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,391.56, 236,517.39 and 94,909.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,391.56, 236,517.39 and 94,909.14 is: 130,972.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,391.56 : 236,517.39 = 94,909.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,391.56/236,517.39 = 94,909.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,391.56x = 236,517.39 × 94,909.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,391.56x = 22,447,662,079.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,447,662,079.94/171,391.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,972.97

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