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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,070.96, 236,068.40 and 94,585.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,070.96, 236,068.40 and 94,585.62 is: 130,522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,070.96 : 236,068.40 = 94,585.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,070.96/236,068.40 = 94,585.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,070.96x = 236,068.40 × 94,585.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,070.96x = 22,328,675,976.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,675,976.41/171,070.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,522.89

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