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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,049.88, 236,038.67 and 94,564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,049.88, 236,038.67 and 94,564.40 is: 130,493.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,049.88 : 236,038.67 = 94,564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,049.88/236,038.67 = 94,564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,049.88x = 236,038.67 × 94,564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,049.88x = 22,320,853,552.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320,853,552.33/171,049.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,493.25

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