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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,595.16, 236,798.45 and 94,070.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,595.16, 236,798.45 and 94,070.29 is: 129,815.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,595.16 : 236,798.45 = 94,070.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,595.16/236,798.45 = 94,070.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,595.16x = 236,798.45 × 94,070.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,595.16x = 22,275,697,666.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,275,697,666.90/171,595.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129,815.42

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