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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,000.27, 235,965.63 and 94,519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,000.27, 235,965.63 and 94,519.68 is: 130,429.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,000.27 : 235,965.63 = 94,519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,000.27/235,965.63 = 94,519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,000.27x = 235,965.63 × 94,519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,000.27x = 22,303,395,838.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,395,838.60/171,000.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,429.01

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