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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,476.53, 236,637.16 and 94,995.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,476.53, 236,637.16 and 94,995.78 is: 131,093.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,476.53 : 236,637.16 = 94,995.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,476.53/236,637.16 = 94,995.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,476.53x = 236,637.16 × 94,995.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,476.53x = 22,479,530,466.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,530,466.31/171,476.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,093.92

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