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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,057.89, 236,055.74 and 94,575.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,057.89, 236,055.74 and 94,575.02 is: 130,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,057.89 : 236,055.74 = 94,575.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,057.89/236,055.74 = 94,575.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,057.89x = 236,055.74 × 94,575.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,057.89x = 22,324,974,678.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,324,974,678.46/171,057.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,511.22

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