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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,963.99, 237,312.72 and 94,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,963.99, 237,312.72 and 94,446 is: 130,336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,963.99 : 237,312.72 = 94,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,963.99/237,312.72 = 94,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,963.99x = 237,312.72 × 94,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,963.99x = 22,413,237,153.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,413,237,153.12/171,963.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,336.81

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