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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,067.33, 236,063.41 and 94,581.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,067.33, 236,063.41 and 94,581.98 is: 130,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,067.33 : 236,063.41 = 94,581.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,067.33/236,063.41 = 94,581.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,067.33x = 236,063.41 × 94,581.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,067.33x = 22,327,344,723.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,344,723.35/171,067.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,517.88

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