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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,462.37, 236,617.86 and 94,981.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,462.37, 236,617.86 and 94,981.45 is: 131,074.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,462.37 : 236,617.86 = 94,981.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,462.37/236,617.86 = 94,981.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,462.37x = 236,617.86 × 94,981.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,462.37x = 22,474,307,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,474,307,438.70/171,462.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,074.28

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