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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,084.16, 236,085.86 and 94,598.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,084.16, 236,085.86 and 94,598.68 is: 130,540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,084.16 : 236,085.86 = 94,598.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,084.16/236,085.86 = 94,598.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,084.16x = 236,085.86 × 94,598.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,084.16x = 22,333,410,722.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,333,410,722.66/171,084.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,540.49

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