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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,074.85, 236,073.74 and 94,589.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,074.85, 236,073.74 and 94,589.52 is: 130,528.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,074.85 : 236,073.74 = 94,589.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,074.85/236,073.74 = 94,589.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,074.85x = 236,073.74 × 94,589.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,074.85x = 22,330,101,278.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,101,278.26/171,074.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,528.25

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