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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,475.99, 236,634.31 and 94,994.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,475.99, 236,634.31 and 94,994.93 is: 131,091.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,475.99 : 236,634.31 = 94,994.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,475.99/236,634.31 = 94,994.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,475.99x = 236,634.31 × 94,994.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,475.99x = 22,479,059,093.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,059,093.31/171,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,091.59

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