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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,079.11, 236,068.56 and 94,587.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,079.11, 236,068.56 and 94,587.89 is: 130,519.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,079.11 : 236,068.56 = 94,587.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,079.11/236,068.56 = 94,587.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,079.11x = 236,068.56 × 94,587.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,079.11x = 22,329,225,805.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,225,805.40/171,079.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,519.89

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