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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,810.38, 237,099.60 and 94,285.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,810.38, 237,099.60 and 94,285.48 is: 130,114.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,810.38 : 237,099.60 = 94,285.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,810.38/237,099.60 = 94,285.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,810.38x = 237,099.60 × 94,285.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,810.38x = 22,355,049,593.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,049,593.81/171,810.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,114.66

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