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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,076.78, 236,084.53 and 94,599.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,076.78, 236,084.53 and 94,599.21 is: 130,546.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,076.78 : 236,084.53 = 94,599.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,076.78/236,084.53 = 94,599.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,076.78x = 236,084.53 × 94,599.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,076.78x = 22,333,410,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,410,031.22/171,076.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,546.12

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