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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,480.48, 236,642.60 and 94,999.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,480.48, 236,642.60 and 94,999.72 is: 131,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,480.48 : 236,642.60 = 94,999.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,480.48/236,642.60 = 94,999.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,480.48x = 236,642.60 × 94,999.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,480.48x = 22,480,980,740.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,480,980,740.07/171,480.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,099.36

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