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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,483, 236,622.84 and 94,983.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,483, 236,622.84 and 94,983.12 is: 131,063.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,483 : 236,622.84 = 94,983.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,483/236,622.84 = 94,983.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,483x = 236,622.84 × 94,983.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,483x = 22,475,175,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,475,175,606.46/171,483
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131,063.58

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