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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,456.12, 236,611.35 and 94,976.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,456.12, 236,611.35 and 94,976.39 is: 131,068.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,456.12 : 236,611.35 = 94,976.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,456.12/236,611.35 = 94,976.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,456.12x = 236,611.35 × 94,976.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,456.12x = 22,472,492,447.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,492,447.55/171,456.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,068.48

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