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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,079.86, 236,080.64 and 94,594.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,079.86, 236,080.64 and 94,594.52 is: 130,535.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,079.86 : 236,080.64 = 94,594.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,079.86/236,080.64 = 94,594.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,079.86x = 236,080.64 × 94,594.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,079.86x = 22,331,934,822.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331,934,822.09/171,079.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,535.15

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