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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,453.80, 236,598.02 and 94,967.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,453.80, 236,598.02 and 94,967.74 is: 131,050.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,453.80 : 236,598.02 = 94,967.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,453.80/236,598.02 = 94,967.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,453.80x = 236,598.02 × 94,967.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,453.80x = 22,469,179,247.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,179,247.87/171,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,050.93

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