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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,155.49, 236,176.39 and 94,662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,155.49, 236,176.39 and 94,662.43 is: 130,624.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,155.49 : 236,176.39 = 94,662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,155.49/236,176.39 = 94,662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,155.49x = 236,176.39 × 94,662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,155.49x = 22,357,031,813.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,031,813.12/171,155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,624.10

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