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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,054.53, 236,045.72 and 94,569.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,054.53, 236,045.72 and 94,569.17 is: 130,500.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,054.53 : 236,045.72 = 94,569.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,054.53/236,045.72 = 94,569.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,054.53x = 236,045.72 × 94,569.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,054.53x = 22,322,647,940.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322,647,940.43/171,054.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,500.18

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