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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,455.58, 236,600.42 and 94,969.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,455.58, 236,600.42 and 94,969.50 is: 131,053.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,455.58 : 236,600.42 = 94,969.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,455.58/236,600.42 = 94,969.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,455.58x = 236,600.42 × 94,969.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,455.58x = 22,469,823,587.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,469,823,587.19/171,455.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,053.32

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