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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,074.82, 236,073.72 and 94,589.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,074.82, 236,073.72 and 94,589.49 is: 130,528.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,074.82 : 236,073.72 = 94,589.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,074.82/236,073.72 = 94,589.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,074.82x = 236,073.72 × 94,589.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,074.82x = 22,330,092,777.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,092,777.20/171,074.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,528.23

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