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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,466.86, 236,621.71 and 94,985.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,466.86, 236,621.71 and 94,985.72 is: 131,078.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,466.86 : 236,621.71 = 94,985.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,466.86/236,621.71 = 94,985.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,466.86x = 236,621.71 × 94,985.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,466.86x = 22,475,683,491.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,683,491.98/171,466.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,078.88

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