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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,065.08, 236,060.24 and 94,579.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,065.08, 236,060.24 and 94,579.72 is: 130,514.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,065.08 : 236,060.24 = 94,579.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,065.08/236,060.24 = 94,579.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,065.08x = 236,060.24 × 94,579.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,065.08x = 22,326,511,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,511,402.33/171,065.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,514.72

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