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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,461.12, 236,616.30 and 94,985.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,461.12, 236,616.30 and 94,985.16 is: 131,079.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,461.12 : 236,616.30 = 94,985.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,461.12/236,616.30 = 94,985.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,461.12x = 236,616.30 × 94,985.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,461.12x = 22,475,037,114.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,037,114.11/171,461.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,079.50

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