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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,066.96, 236,062.88 and 94,581.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,066.96, 236,062.88 and 94,581.62 is: 130,517.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,066.96 : 236,062.88 = 94,581.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,066.96/236,062.88 = 94,581.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,066.96x = 236,062.88 × 94,581.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,066.96x = 22,327,209,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,209,612.27/171,066.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,517.37

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