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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,071.11, 236,073.96 and 94,588.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,071.11, 236,073.96 and 94,588.27 is: 130,529.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,071.11 : 236,073.96 = 94,588.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,071.11/236,073.96 = 94,588.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,071.11x = 236,073.96 × 94,588.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,071.11x = 22,329,827,468.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,827,468.45/171,071.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,529.51

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