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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,012, 235,994.88 and 94,536

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,012, 235,994.88 and 94,536 is: 130,458.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,012 : 235,994.88 = 94,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,012/235,994.88 = 94,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,012x = 235,994.88 × 94,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,012x = 22,310,011,975.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310,011,975.68/171,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,458.75

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