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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,068.73, 236,078.40 and 94,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,068.73, 236,078.40 and 94,594.12 is: 130,541.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,068.73 : 236,078.40 = 94,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,068.73/236,078.40 = 94,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,068.73x = 236,078.40 × 94,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,068.73x = 22,331,628,263.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,628,263.54/171,068.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,541.85

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