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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,044.64, 236,021.16 and 94,553.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,044.64, 236,021.16 and 94,553.43 is: 130,472.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,044.64 : 236,021.16 = 94,553.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,044.64/236,021.16 = 94,553.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,044.64x = 236,021.16 × 94,553.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,044.64x = 22,316,610,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,316,610,230.58/171,044.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,472.43

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