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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,122.73, 236,140.07 and 94,637.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,122.73, 236,140.07 and 94,637.36 is: 130,594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,122.73 : 236,140.07 = 94,637.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,122.73/236,140.07 = 94,637.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,122.73x = 236,140.07 × 94,637.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,122.73x = 22,347,672,815.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,347,672,815.02/171,122.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,594.41

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