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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,030.14, 236,019.99 and 94,551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,030.14, 236,019.99 and 94,551.21 is: 130,479.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,030.14 : 236,019.99 = 94,551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,030.14/236,019.99 = 94,551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,030.14x = 236,019.99 × 94,551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,030.14x = 22,315,975,638.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,975,638.69/171,030.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,479.78

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