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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,467.99, 236,623.26 and 94,986.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,467.99, 236,623.26 and 94,986.86 is: 131,080.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,467.99 : 236,623.26 = 94,986.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,467.99/236,623.26 = 94,986.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,467.99x = 236,623.26 × 94,986.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,467.99x = 22,476,099,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,099,287.25/171,467.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,080.44

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