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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,465.86, 236,620.33 and 94,984.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,465.86, 236,620.33 and 94,984.72 is: 131,077.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,465.86 : 236,620.33 = 94,984.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,465.86/236,620.33 = 94,984.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,465.86x = 236,620.33 × 94,984.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,465.86x = 22,475,314,962.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,314,962.35/171,465.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,077.49

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