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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,465.74, 236,620.15 and 94,984.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,465.74, 236,620.15 and 94,984.60 is: 131,077.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,465.74 : 236,620.15 = 94,984.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,465.74/236,620.15 = 94,984.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,465.74x = 236,620.15 × 94,984.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,465.74x = 22,475,270,299.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,270,299.69/171,465.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,077.32

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