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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,079.92, 236,086.16 and 94,597.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,079.92, 236,086.16 and 94,597.04 is: 130,541.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,079.92 : 236,086.16 = 94,597.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,079.92/236,086.16 = 94,597.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,079.92x = 236,086.16 × 94,597.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,079.92x = 22,333,051,920.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,051,920.97/171,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,541.63

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