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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,055.65, 236,052.63 and 94,572.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,055.65, 236,052.63 and 94,572.77 is: 130,508.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,055.65 : 236,052.63 = 94,572.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,055.65/236,052.63 = 94,572.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,055.65x = 236,052.63 × 94,572.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,055.65x = 22,324,149,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,149,904.62/171,055.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,508.11

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