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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,449.71, 236,598.10 and 94,968.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,449.71, 236,598.10 and 94,968.55 is: 131,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,449.71 : 236,598.10 = 94,968.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,449.71/236,598.10 = 94,968.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,449.71x = 236,598.10 × 94,968.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,449.71x = 22,469,378,489.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,378,489.76/171,449.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,055.21

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