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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,477.40, 236,638.56 and 94,996.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,477.40, 236,638.56 and 94,996.48 is: 131,095.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,477.40 : 236,638.56 = 94,996.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,477.40/236,638.56 = 94,996.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,477.40x = 236,638.56 × 94,996.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,477.40x = 22,479,830,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,830,232.27/171,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,095.00

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