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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,064.83, 236,059.96 and 94,579.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,064.83, 236,059.96 and 94,579.48 is: 130,514.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,064.83 : 236,059.96 = 94,579.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,064.83/236,059.96 = 94,579.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,064.83x = 236,059.96 × 94,579.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,064.83x = 22,326,426,612.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,426,612.42/171,064.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,514.42

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