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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,079.63, 236,069.28 and 94,588.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,079.63, 236,069.28 and 94,588.39 is: 130,520.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,079.63 : 236,069.28 = 94,588.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,079.63/236,069.28 = 94,588.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,079.63x = 236,069.28 × 94,588.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,079.63x = 22,329,413,123.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,329,413,123.66/171,079.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,520.59

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