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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,457.06, 236,602.51 and 94,970.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,457.06, 236,602.51 and 94,970.99 is: 131,055.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,457.06 : 236,602.51 = 94,970.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,457.06/236,602.51 = 94,970.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,457.06x = 236,602.51 × 94,970.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,457.06x = 22,470,374,611.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,374,611.18/171,457.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,055.41

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