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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,078.13, 236,067.21 and 94,586.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,078.13, 236,067.21 and 94,586.89 is: 130,518.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,078.13 : 236,067.21 = 94,586.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,078.13/236,067.21 = 94,586.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,078.13x = 236,067.21 × 94,586.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,078.13x = 22,328,863,077.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,328,863,077.33/171,078.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,518.52

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