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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,448.71, 236,596.72 and 94,967.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,448.71, 236,596.72 and 94,967.55 is: 131,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,448.71 : 236,596.72 = 94,967.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,448.71/236,596.72 = 94,967.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,448.71x = 236,596.72 × 94,967.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,448.71x = 22,469,010,836.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,010,836.44/171,448.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,053.83

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