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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,445.14, 236,588.94 and 94,961.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,445.14, 236,588.94 and 94,961.16 is: 131,043.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,445.14 : 236,588.94 = 94,961.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,445.14/236,588.94 = 94,961.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,445.14x = 236,588.94 × 94,961.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,445.14x = 22,466,760,185.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,466,760,185.57/171,445.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,043.44

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