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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,034.64, 236,007.35 and 94,543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,034.64, 236,007.35 and 94,543.43 is: 130,458.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,034.64 : 236,007.35 = 94,543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,034.64/236,007.35 = 94,543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,034.64x = 236,007.35 × 94,543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,034.64x = 22,312,944,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,312,944,374.21/171,034.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,458.63

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