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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,064.08, 236,058.86 and 94,578.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,064.08, 236,058.86 and 94,578.72 is: 130,513.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,064.08 : 236,058.86 = 94,578.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,064.08/236,058.86 = 94,578.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,064.08x = 236,058.86 × 94,578.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,064.08x = 22,326,144,823.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,144,823.46/171,064.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,513.34

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