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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,127.58, 236,164.35 and 94,646.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,127.58, 236,164.35 and 94,646.36 is: 130,616.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,127.58 : 236,164.35 = 94,646.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,127.58/236,164.35 = 94,646.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,127.58x = 236,164.35 × 94,646.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,127.58x = 22,352,094,908.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,352,094,908.44/171,127.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,616.56

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