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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,460.74, 236,615.78 and 94,984.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,460.74, 236,615.78 and 94,984.79 is: 131,078.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,460.74 : 236,615.78 = 94,984.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,460.74/236,615.78 = 94,984.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,460.74x = 236,615.78 × 94,984.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,460.74x = 22,474,899,228.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,474,899,228.37/171,460.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,078.98

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