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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.64, 236,022.06 and 94,552.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.64, 236,022.06 and 94,552.71 is: 130,481.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.64 : 236,022.06 = 94,552.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.64/236,022.06 = 94,552.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.64x = 236,022.06 × 94,552.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.64x = 22,316,525,392.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,525,392.78/171,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,481.86

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