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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,137.70, 236,178.33 and 94,656.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,137.70, 236,178.33 and 94,656.48 is: 130,630.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,137.70 : 236,178.33 = 94,656.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,137.70/236,178.33 = 94,656.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,137.70x = 236,178.33 × 94,656.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,137.70x = 22,355,809,370.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,355,809,370.08/171,137.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,630.54

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