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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,071.96, 236,069.78 and 94,586.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,071.96, 236,069.78 and 94,586.62 is: 130,524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,071.96 : 236,069.78 = 94,586.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,071.96/236,069.78 = 94,586.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,071.96x = 236,069.78 × 94,586.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,071.96x = 22,329,042,574.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,042,574.34/171,071.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,524.27

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