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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,478.24, 236,637.42 and 94,997.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,478.24, 236,637.42 and 94,997.18 is: 131,094.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,478.24 : 236,637.42 = 94,997.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,478.24/236,637.42 = 94,997.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,478.24x = 236,637.42 × 94,997.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,478.24x = 22,479,885,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,479,885,924.30/171,478.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,094.69

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