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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,068.85, 236,065.47 and 94,583.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,068.85, 236,065.47 and 94,583.49 is: 130,519.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,068.85 : 236,065.47 = 94,583.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,068.85/236,065.47 = 94,583.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,068.85x = 236,065.47 × 94,583.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,068.85x = 22,327,896,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,327,896,021.09/171,068.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,519.94

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