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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,456.31, 236,601.48 and 94,970.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,456.31, 236,601.48 and 94,970.24 is: 131,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,456.31 : 236,601.48 = 94,970.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,456.31/236,601.48 = 94,970.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,456.31x = 236,601.48 × 94,970.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,456.31x = 22,470,099,339.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,099,339.96/171,456.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,054.37

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