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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,533.65, 236,716.55 and 94,008.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,533.65, 236,716.55 and 94,008.96 is: 129,732.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,533.65 : 236,716.55 = 94,008.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,533.65/236,716.55 = 94,008.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,533.65x = 236,716.55 × 94,008.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,533.65x = 22,253,476,680.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,253,476,680.29/171,533.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,732.43

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