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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,028.64, 236,017.92 and 94,549.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,028.64, 236,017.92 and 94,549.70 is: 130,477.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,028.64 : 236,017.92 = 94,549.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,028.64/236,017.92 = 94,549.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,028.64x = 236,017.92 × 94,549.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,028.64x = 22,315,423,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,423,943.39/171,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,477.70

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