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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,104.81, 236,120.37 and 94,628.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,104.81, 236,120.37 and 94,628.15 is: 130,584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,104.81 : 236,120.37 = 94,628.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,104.81/236,120.37 = 94,628.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,104.81x = 236,120.37 × 94,628.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,104.81x = 22,343,633,140.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343,633,140.41/171,104.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,584.49

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