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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,139.08, 236,165.16 and 94,653.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,139.08, 236,165.16 and 94,653.24 is: 130,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,139.08 : 236,165.16 = 94,653.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,139.08/236,165.16 = 94,653.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,139.08x = 236,165.16 × 94,653.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,139.08x = 22,353,797,569.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,353,797,569.12/171,139.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,617.73

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