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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,106.93, 236,120.79 and 94,621.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,106.93, 236,120.79 and 94,621.06 is: 130,573.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,106.93 : 236,120.79 = 94,621.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,106.93/236,120.79 = 94,621.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,106.93x = 236,120.79 × 94,621.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,106.93x = 22,341,999,437.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341,999,437.84/171,106.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,573.32

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