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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,050, 236,030.94 and 94,556.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,050, 236,030.94 and 94,556.79 is: 130,478.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,050 : 236,030.94 = 94,556.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,050/236,030.94 = 94,556.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,050x = 236,030.94 × 94,556.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,050x = 22,318,328,027.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318,328,027.08/171,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,478.39

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