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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,461.64, 236,611.71 and 94,977.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,461.64, 236,611.71 and 94,977.66 is: 131,066.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,461.64 : 236,611.71 = 94,977.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,461.64/236,611.71 = 94,977.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,461.64x = 236,611.71 × 94,977.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,461.64x = 22,472,826,544.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,472,826,544.40/171,461.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,066.21

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