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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.81, 236,595.27 and 94,965.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.81, 236,595.27 and 94,965.74 is: 131,048.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.81 : 236,595.27 = 94,965.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.81/236,595.27 = 94,965.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.81x = 236,595.27 × 94,965.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.81x = 22,468,444,896.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,444,896.05/171,451.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,048.17

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