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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,073.92, 236,077.86 and 94,591.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,073.92, 236,077.86 and 94,591.02 is: 130,533.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,073.92 : 236,077.86 = 94,591.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,073.92/236,077.86 = 94,591.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,073.92x = 236,077.86 × 94,591.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,073.92x = 22,330,845,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,845,576.82/171,073.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,533.31

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