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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,030.89, 236,021.03 and 94,551.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,030.89, 236,021.03 and 94,551.96 is: 130,480.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,030.89 : 236,021.03 = 94,551.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,030.89/236,021.03 = 94,551.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,030.89x = 236,021.03 × 94,551.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,030.89x = 22,316,250,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,250,514.96/171,030.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,480.82

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