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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,758.66, 237,028.26 and 94,233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,758.66, 237,028.26 and 94,233.79 is: 130,043.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,758.66 : 237,028.26 = 94,233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,758.66/237,028.26 = 94,233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,758.66x = 237,028.26 × 94,233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,758.66x = 22,336,070,031.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,336,070,031.10/171,758.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,043.34

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