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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,478.48, 236,639.84 and 94,997.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,478.48, 236,639.84 and 94,997.72 is: 131,096.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,478.48 : 236,639.84 = 94,997.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,478.48/236,639.84 = 94,997.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,478.48x = 236,639.84 × 94,997.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,478.48x = 22,480,245,261.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,245,261.16/171,478.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,096.60

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