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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.38, 236,046.88 and 94,570.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.38, 236,046.88 and 94,570.01 is: 130,501.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.38 : 236,046.88 = 94,570.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.38/236,046.88 = 94,570.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.38x = 236,046.88 × 94,570.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.38x = 22,322,957,218.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,322,957,218.96/171,055.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,501.35

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