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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,118.20, 236,135.34 and 94,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,118.20, 236,135.34 and 94,638 is: 130,596.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,118.20 : 236,135.34 = 94,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,118.20/236,135.34 = 94,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,118.20x = 236,135.34 × 94,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,118.20x = 22,347,376,306.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347,376,306.92/171,118.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,596.14

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