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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,046.86, 236,034.48 and 94,561.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,046.86, 236,034.48 and 94,561.36 is: 130,489.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,046.86 : 236,034.48 = 94,561.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,046.86/236,034.48 = 94,561.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,046.86x = 236,034.48 × 94,561.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,046.86x = 22,319,741,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,319,741,435.69/171,046.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,489.05

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