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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,027.39, 235,997.35 and 94,536.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,027.39, 235,997.35 and 94,536.15 is: 130,448.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,027.39 : 235,997.35 = 94,536.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,027.39/235,997.35 = 94,536.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,027.39x = 235,997.35 × 94,536.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,027.39x = 22,310,280,753.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,310,280,753.49/171,027.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,448.59

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