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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,075.75, 236,079.63 and 94,593.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,075.75, 236,079.63 and 94,593.51 is: 130,536.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,075.75 : 236,079.63 = 94,593.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,075.75/236,079.63 = 94,593.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,075.75x = 236,079.63 × 94,593.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,075.75x = 22,331,600,841.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,600,841.20/171,075.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,536.33

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