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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,078.60, 236,078.91 and 94,593.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,078.60, 236,078.91 and 94,593.27 is: 130,533.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,078.60 : 236,078.91 = 94,593.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,078.60/236,078.91 = 94,593.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,078.60x = 236,078.91 × 94,593.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,078.60x = 22,331,476,074.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,476,074.94/171,078.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,533.43

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