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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,031.80, 236,022.30 and 94,555.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,031.80, 236,022.30 and 94,555.65 is: 130,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,031.80 : 236,022.30 = 94,555.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,031.80/236,022.30 = 94,555.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,031.80x = 236,022.30 × 94,555.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,031.80x = 22,317,241,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,317,241,991.00/171,031.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,485.92

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