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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,473.84, 236,633.86 and 94,997.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,473.84, 236,633.86 and 94,997.91 is: 131,097.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,473.84 : 236,633.86 = 94,997.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,473.84/236,633.86 = 94,997.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,473.84x = 236,633.86 × 94,997.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,473.84x = 22,479,722,606.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,722,606.99/171,473.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,097.09

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