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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,456.75, 236,603.03 and 94,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,456.75, 236,603.03 and 94,975.54 is: 131,062.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,456.75 : 236,603.03 = 94,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,456.75/236,603.03 = 94,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,456.75x = 236,603.03 × 94,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,456.75x = 22,471,499,473.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,499,473.50/171,456.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,062.20

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