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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,427.84, 236,565.18 and 94,943.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,427.84, 236,565.18 and 94,943.89 is: 131,019.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,427.84 : 236,565.18 = 94,943.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,427.84/236,565.18 = 94,943.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,427.84x = 236,565.18 × 94,943.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,427.84x = 22,460,417,836.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460,417,836.34/171,427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,019.66

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