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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,078.11, 236,067.19 and 94,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,078.11, 236,067.19 and 94,586.88 is: 130,518.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,078.11 : 236,067.19 = 94,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,078.11/236,067.19 = 94,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,078.11x = 236,067.19 × 94,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,078.11x = 22,328,858,972.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,858,972.47/171,078.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,518.50

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