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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,469.49, 236,625.33 and 94,988.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,469.49, 236,625.33 and 94,988.34 is: 131,082.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,469.49 : 236,625.33 = 94,988.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,469.49/236,625.33 = 94,988.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,469.49x = 236,625.33 × 94,988.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,469.49x = 22,476,647,298.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476,647,298.65/171,469.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,082.49

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