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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,144.79, 236,178.74 and 94,662.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,144.79, 236,178.74 and 94,662.51 is: 130,633.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,144.79 : 236,178.74 = 94,662.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,144.79/236,178.74 = 94,662.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,144.79x = 236,178.74 × 94,662.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,144.79x = 22,357,272,337.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,272,337.04/171,144.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,633.68

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