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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,444.16, 236,593.68 and 94,961.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,444.16, 236,593.68 and 94,961.60 is: 131,047.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,444.16 : 236,593.68 = 94,961.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,444.16/236,593.68 = 94,961.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,444.16x = 236,593.68 × 94,961.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,444.16x = 22,467,314,402.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,314,402.69/171,444.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,047.42

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