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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,450.06, 236,592.86 and 94,963.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,450.06, 236,592.86 and 94,963.98 is: 131,045.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,450.06 : 236,592.86 = 94,963.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,450.06/236,592.86 = 94,963.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,450.06x = 236,592.86 × 94,963.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,450.06x = 22,467,799,625.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,467,799,625.18/171,450.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,045.74

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