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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.14, 236,016.33 and 94,549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.14, 236,016.33 and 94,549.93 is: 130,467.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.14 : 236,016.33 = 94,549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.14/236,016.33 = 94,549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.14x = 236,016.33 × 94,549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.14x = 22,315,327,480.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,327,480.36/171,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,467.60

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