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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,082.12, 236,072.73 and 94,590.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,082.12, 236,072.73 and 94,590.88 is: 130,524.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,082.12 : 236,072.73 = 94,590.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,082.12/236,072.73 = 94,590.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,082.12x = 236,072.73 × 94,590.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,082.12x = 22,330,327,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,327,274.70/171,082.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,524.03

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