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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,465.64, 236,617.23 and 94,981.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,465.64, 236,617.23 and 94,981.66 is: 131,071.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,465.64 : 236,617.23 = 94,981.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,465.64/236,617.23 = 94,981.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,465.64x = 236,617.23 × 94,981.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,465.64x = 22,474,297,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,474,297,290.00/171,465.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,071.73

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