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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,882.90, 237,193.56 and 94,358.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,882.90, 237,193.56 and 94,358.52 is: 130,212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,882.90 : 237,193.56 = 94,358.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,882.90/237,193.56 = 94,358.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,882.90x = 237,193.56 × 94,358.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,882.90x = 22,381,233,275.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381,233,275.13/171,882.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,212.10

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