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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,467.86, 236,634.54 and 94,995.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,467.86, 236,634.54 and 94,995.34 is: 131,098.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,467.86 : 236,634.54 = 94,995.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,467.86/236,634.54 = 94,995.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,467.86x = 236,634.54 × 94,995.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,467.86x = 22,479,178,583.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,178,583.04/171,467.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,098.50

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