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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,029.24, 236,037.54 and 94,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,029.24, 236,037.54 and 94,554.14 is: 130,494.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,029.24 : 236,037.54 = 94,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,029.24/236,037.54 = 94,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,029.24x = 236,037.54 × 94,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,029.24x = 22,318,325,776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318,325,776.81/171,029.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,494.21

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