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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,459.06, 236,605.27 and 94,972.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,459.06, 236,605.27 and 94,972.99 is: 131,058.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,459.06 : 236,605.27 = 94,972.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,459.06/236,605.27 = 94,972.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,459.06x = 236,605.27 × 94,972.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,459.06x = 22,471,109,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,471,109,941.66/171,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,058.17

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