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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,156.53, 236,177.84 and 94,663.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,156.53, 236,177.84 and 94,663.47 is: 130,625.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,156.53 : 236,177.84 = 94,663.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,156.53/236,177.84 = 94,663.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,156.53x = 236,177.84 × 94,663.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,156.53x = 22,357,413,871.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,413,871.50/171,156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,625.54

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