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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.31, 236,594.58 and 94,965.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.31, 236,594.58 and 94,965.24 is: 131,047.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.31 : 236,594.58 = 94,965.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.31/236,594.58 = 94,965.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.31x = 236,594.58 × 94,965.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.31x = 22,468,261,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,261,072.40/171,451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,047.48

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