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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,149.41, 236,187.73 and 94,664.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,149.41, 236,187.73 and 94,664.49 is: 130,637.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,149.41 : 236,187.73 = 94,664.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,149.41/236,187.73 = 94,664.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,149.41x = 236,187.73 × 94,664.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,149.41x = 22,358,591,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,591,004.71/171,149.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,637.85

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