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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,469.96, 236,628.50 and 94,994.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,469.96, 236,628.50 and 94,994.02 is: 131,091.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,469.96 : 236,628.50 = 94,994.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,469.96/236,628.50 = 94,994.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,469.96x = 236,628.50 × 94,994.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,469.96x = 22,478,291,395.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478,291,395.03/171,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,091.72

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