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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,078.92, 236,084.78 and 94,596.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,078.92, 236,084.78 and 94,596.04 is: 130,540.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,078.92 : 236,084.78 = 94,596.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,078.92/236,084.78 = 94,596.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,078.92x = 236,084.78 × 94,596.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,078.92x = 22,332,685,292.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,332,685,292.27/171,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,540.25

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