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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,038.66, 236,012.85 and 94,547.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,038.66, 236,012.85 and 94,547.43 is: 130,464.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,038.66 : 236,012.85 = 94,547.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,038.66/236,012.85 = 94,547.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,038.66x = 236,012.85 × 94,547.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,038.66x = 22,314,408,414.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,408,414.48/171,038.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,464.12

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