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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,072.28, 236,078.33 and 94,594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,072.28, 236,078.33 and 94,594.71 is: 130,539.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,072.28 : 236,078.33 = 94,594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,072.28/236,078.33 = 94,594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,072.28x = 236,078.33 × 94,594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,072.28x = 22,331,760,690.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,760,690.66/171,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,539.92

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