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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,066.21, 236,061.87 and 94,580.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,066.21, 236,061.87 and 94,580.85 is: 130,516.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,066.21 : 236,061.87 = 94,580.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,066.21/236,061.87 = 94,580.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,066.21x = 236,061.87 × 94,580.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,066.21x = 22,326,932,317.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,326,932,317.19/171,066.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,516.32

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