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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,155.02, 236,175.75 and 94,661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,155.02, 236,175.75 and 94,661.96 is: 130,623.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,155.02 : 236,175.75 = 94,661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,155.02/236,175.75 = 94,661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,155.02x = 236,175.75 × 94,661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,155.02x = 22,356,859,399.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,356,859,399.47/171,155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,623.45

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