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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.14, 236,021.37 and 94,552.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.14, 236,021.37 and 94,552.21 is: 130,481.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.14 : 236,021.37 = 94,552.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.14/236,021.37 = 94,552.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.14x = 236,021.37 × 94,552.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.14x = 22,316,342,140.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,342,140.73/171,031.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,481.16

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