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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,412.34, 236,549.97 and 94,933.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,412.34, 236,549.97 and 94,933.89 is: 131,009.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,412.34 : 236,549.97 = 94,933.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,412.34/236,549.97 = 94,933.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,412.34x = 236,549.97 × 94,933.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,412.34x = 22,456,608,831.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,456,608,831.48/171,412.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,009.29

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