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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,449.51, 236,597.83 and 94,968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,449.51, 236,597.83 and 94,968.36 is: 131,054.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,449.51 : 236,597.83 = 94,968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,449.51/236,597.83 = 94,968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,449.51x = 236,597.83 × 94,968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,449.51x = 22,469,307,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,307,657.24/171,449.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,054.96

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