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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,043.14, 236,019.09 and 94,551.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,043.14, 236,019.09 and 94,551.93 is: 130,470.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,043.14 : 236,019.09 = 94,551.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,043.14/236,019.09 = 94,551.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,043.14x = 236,019.09 × 94,551.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,043.14x = 22,316,060,476.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,060,476.34/171,043.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,470.36

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