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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.32, 236,002.78 and 94,540.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.32, 236,002.78 and 94,540.08 is: 130,454.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.32 : 236,002.78 = 94,540.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.32/236,002.78 = 94,540.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.32x = 236,002.78 × 94,540.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.32x = 22,311,722,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,722,704.61/171,031.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,454.02

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