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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,045.62, 236,032.78 and 94,560.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,045.62, 236,032.78 and 94,560.13 is: 130,487.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,045.62 : 236,032.78 = 94,560.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,045.62/236,032.78 = 94,560.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,045.62x = 236,032.78 × 94,560.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,045.62x = 22,319,290,398.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319,290,398.06/171,045.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,487.36

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