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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,468.68, 236,623.78 and 94,986.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,468.68, 236,623.78 and 94,986.17 is: 131,079.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,468.68 : 236,623.78 = 94,986.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,468.68/236,623.78 = 94,986.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,468.68x = 236,623.78 × 94,986.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,468.68x = 22,475,986,593.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,986,593.12/171,468.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,079.25

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