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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,070.46, 236,067.71 and 94,585.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,070.46, 236,067.71 and 94,585.12 is: 130,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,070.46 : 236,067.71 = 94,585.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,070.46/236,067.71 = 94,585.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,070.46x = 236,067.71 × 94,585.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,070.46x = 22,328,492,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,492,678.48/171,070.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,522.20

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