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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,406.68, 236,542.14 and 94,928.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,406.68, 236,542.14 and 94,928.28 is: 131,001.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,406.68 : 236,542.14 = 94,928.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,406.68/236,542.14 = 94,928.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,406.68x = 236,542.14 × 94,928.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,406.68x = 22,454,538,497.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,454,538,497.72/171,406.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,001.54

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