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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,479.48, 236,641.22 and 94,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,479.48, 236,641.22 and 94,998.72 is: 131,097.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,479.48 : 236,641.22 = 94,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,479.48/236,641.22 = 94,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,479.48x = 236,641.22 × 94,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,479.48x = 22,480,612,999.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,612,999.24/171,479.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,097.98

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