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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,458.58, 236,604.56 and 94,972.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,458.58, 236,604.56 and 94,972.50 is: 131,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,458.58 : 236,604.56 = 94,972.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,458.58/236,604.56 = 94,972.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,458.58x = 236,604.56 × 94,972.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,458.58x = 22,470,926,574.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470,926,574.60/171,458.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,057.46

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