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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,001.77, 235,967.70 and 94,521.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,001.77, 235,967.70 and 94,521.18 is: 130,431.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,001.77 : 235,967.70 = 94,521.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,001.77/235,967.70 = 94,521.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,001.77x = 235,967.70 × 94,521.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,001.77x = 22,303,945,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,303,945,445.89/171,001.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,431.08

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