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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,068.82, 236,064.85 and 94,581.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,068.82, 236,064.85 and 94,581.92 is: 130,517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,068.82 : 236,064.85 = 94,581.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,068.82/236,064.85 = 94,581.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,068.82x = 236,064.85 × 94,581.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,068.82x = 22,327,466,757.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,466,757.51/171,068.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,517.45

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