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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,474.59, 236,634.89 and 94,998.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,474.59, 236,634.89 and 94,998.67 is: 131,098.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,474.59 : 236,634.89 = 94,998.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,474.59/236,634.89 = 94,998.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,474.59x = 236,634.89 × 94,998.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,474.59x = 22,479,999,471.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,999,471.51/171,474.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,098.14

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