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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.76, 236,003.38 and 94,540.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.76, 236,003.38 and 94,540.52 is: 130,454.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.76 : 236,003.38 = 94,540.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.76/236,003.38 = 94,540.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.76x = 236,003.38 × 94,540.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.76x = 22,311,882,266.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311,882,266.96/171,031.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,454.61

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