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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,073.78, 236,080.40 and 94,596.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,073.78, 236,080.40 and 94,596.21 is: 130,541.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,073.78 : 236,080.40 = 94,596.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,073.78/236,080.40 = 94,596.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,073.78x = 236,080.40 × 94,596.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,073.78x = 22,332,310,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332,310,622.30/171,073.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,541.99

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