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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,952.02, 237,296.16 and 94,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,952.02, 237,296.16 and 94,434 is: 130,320.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,952.02 : 237,296.16 = 94,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,952.02/237,296.16 = 94,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,952.02x = 237,296.16 × 94,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,952.02x = 22,408,825,573.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,408,825,573.44/171,952.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,320.22

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