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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,469.96, 236,628.51 and 94,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,469.96, 236,628.51 and 94,994.03 is: 131,091.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,469.96 : 236,628.51 = 94,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,469.96/236,628.51 = 94,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,469.96x = 236,628.51 × 94,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,469.96x = 22,478,295,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478,295,777.80/171,469.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,091.74

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