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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,067.08, 236,063 and 94,581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,067.08, 236,063 and 94,581.72 is: 130,517.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,067.08 : 236,063 = 94,581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,067.08/236,063 = 94,581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,067.08x = 236,063 × 94,581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,067.08x = 22,327,244,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,244,568.36/171,067.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,517.48

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