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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,091.85, 236,108.28 and 94,616.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,091.85, 236,108.28 and 94,616.09 is: 130,571.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,091.85 : 236,108.28 = 94,616.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,091.85/236,108.28 = 94,616.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,091.85x = 236,108.28 × 94,616.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,091.85x = 22,339,642,860.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,339,642,860.50/171,091.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,571.05

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