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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.69, 236,604.04 and 94,969.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.69, 236,604.04 and 94,969.13 is: 131,057.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.69 : 236,604.04 = 94,969.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.69/236,604.04 = 94,969.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.69x = 236,604.04 × 94,969.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.69x = 22,470,078,412.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,078,412.84/171,451.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,057.79

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