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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,470.96, 236,629.89 and 94,995.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,470.96, 236,629.89 and 94,995.03 is: 131,093.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,470.96 : 236,629.89 = 94,995.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,470.96/236,629.89 = 94,995.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,470.96x = 236,629.89 × 94,995.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,470.96x = 22,478,663,499.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,478,663,499.45/171,470.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,093.12

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