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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,475.40, 236,635.80 and 94,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,475.40, 236,635.80 and 94,994.48 is: 131,092.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,475.40 : 236,635.80 = 94,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,475.40/236,635.80 = 94,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,475.40x = 236,635.80 × 94,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,475.40x = 22,479,094,770.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,094,770.38/171,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,092.24

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