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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,451.92, 236,604.24 and 94,973.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,451.92, 236,604.24 and 94,973.16 is: 131,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,451.92 : 236,604.24 = 94,973.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,451.92/236,604.24 = 94,973.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,451.92x = 236,604.24 × 94,973.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,451.92x = 22,471,052,342.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,052,342.20/171,451.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,063.29

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