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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,452.31, 236,595.96 and 94,966.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,452.31, 236,595.96 and 94,966.24 is: 131,048.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,452.31 : 236,595.96 = 94,966.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,452.31/236,595.96 = 94,966.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,452.31x = 236,595.96 × 94,966.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,452.31x = 22,468,628,720.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,628,720.39/171,452.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,048.85

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