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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,078.63, 236,067.90 and 94,587.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,078.63, 236,067.90 and 94,587.39 is: 130,519.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,078.63 : 236,067.90 = 94,587.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,078.63/236,067.90 = 94,587.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,078.63x = 236,067.90 × 94,587.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,078.63x = 22,329,046,523.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,046,523.78/171,078.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,519.21

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