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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,119.20, 236,136.72 and 94,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,119.20, 236,136.72 and 94,639 is: 130,597.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,119.20 : 236,136.72 = 94,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,119.20/236,136.72 = 94,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,119.20x = 236,136.72 × 94,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,119.20x = 22,347,743,044.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347,743,044.08/171,119.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,597.52

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