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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,036.14, 236,028.27 and 94,557.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,036.14, 236,028.27 and 94,557.21 is: 130,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,036.14 : 236,028.27 = 94,557.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,036.14/236,028.27 = 94,557.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,036.14x = 236,028.27 × 94,557.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,036.14x = 22,318,174,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318,174,692.33/171,036.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,488.07

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