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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,041.64, 236,017.02 and 94,550.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,041.64, 236,017.02 and 94,550.43 is: 130,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,041.64 : 236,017.02 = 94,550.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,041.64/236,017.02 = 94,550.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,041.64x = 236,017.02 × 94,550.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,041.64x = 22,315,510,728.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315,510,728.32/171,041.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,468.29

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