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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,476.93, 236,635.60 and 94,995.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,476.93, 236,635.60 and 94,995.86 is: 131,092.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,476.93 : 236,635.60 = 94,995.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,476.93/236,635.60 = 94,995.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,476.93x = 236,635.60 × 94,995.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,476.93x = 22,479,403,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,403,038.95/171,476.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,092.87

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