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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,447.71, 236,595.34 and 94,966.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,447.71, 236,595.34 and 94,966.55 is: 131,052.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,447.71 : 236,595.34 = 94,966.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,447.71/236,595.34 = 94,966.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,447.71x = 236,595.34 × 94,966.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,447.71x = 22,468,643,450.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,643,450.92/171,447.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,052.46

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