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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,456.56, 236,601.82 and 94,970.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,456.56, 236,601.82 and 94,970.49 is: 131,054.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,456.56 : 236,601.82 = 94,970.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,456.56/236,601.82 = 94,970.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,456.56x = 236,601.82 × 94,970.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,456.56x = 22,470,190,780.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,190,780.29/171,456.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,054.72

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