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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,021.64, 236,004.54 and 94,536.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,021.64, 236,004.54 and 94,536.16 is: 130,456.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,021.64 : 236,004.54 = 94,536.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,021.64/236,004.54 = 94,536.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,021.64x = 236,004.54 × 94,536.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,021.64x = 22,310,962,954.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310,962,954.17/171,021.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,456.96

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