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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,466.68, 236,621.03 and 94,984.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,466.68, 236,621.03 and 94,984.17 is: 131,076.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,466.68 : 236,621.03 = 94,984.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,466.68/236,621.03 = 94,984.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,466.68x = 236,621.03 × 94,984.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,466.68x = 22,475,251,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,251,664.17/171,466.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,076.50

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