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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,452.56, 236,596.30 and 94,966.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,452.56, 236,596.30 and 94,966.49 is: 131,049.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,452.56 : 236,596.30 = 94,966.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,452.56/236,596.30 = 94,966.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,452.56x = 236,596.30 × 94,966.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,452.56x = 22,468,720,157.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,468,720,157.99/171,452.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,049.20

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