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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,467.68, 236,622.40 and 94,985.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,467.68, 236,622.40 and 94,985.17 is: 131,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,467.68 : 236,622.40 = 94,985.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,467.68/236,622.40 = 94,985.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,467.68x = 236,622.40 × 94,985.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,467.68x = 22,475,618,889.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,618,889.81/171,467.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,077.87

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