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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,034.88, 236,007.70 and 94,543.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,034.88, 236,007.70 and 94,543.68 is: 130,458.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,034.88 : 236,007.70 = 94,543.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,034.88/236,007.70 = 94,543.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,034.88x = 236,007.70 × 94,543.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,034.88x = 22,313,036,229.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,313,036,229.98/171,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,458.98

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