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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,063.96, 236,058.73 and 94,578.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,063.96, 236,058.73 and 94,578.63 is: 130,513.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,063.96 : 236,058.73 = 94,578.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,063.96/236,058.73 = 94,578.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,063.96x = 236,058.73 × 94,578.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,063.96x = 22,326,111,282.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,111,282.94/171,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,513.24

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