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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,466.27, 236,620.35 and 94,985.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,466.27, 236,620.35 and 94,985.12 is: 131,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,466.27 : 236,620.35 = 94,985.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,466.27/236,620.35 = 94,985.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,466.27x = 236,620.35 × 94,985.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,466.27x = 22,475,412,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,412,930.74/171,466.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,077.75

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