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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,156.56, 236,177.86 and 94,663.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,156.56, 236,177.86 and 94,663.50 is: 130,625.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,156.56 : 236,177.86 = 94,663.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,156.56/236,177.86 = 94,663.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,156.56x = 236,177.86 × 94,663.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,156.56x = 22,357,423,233.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,423,233.78/171,156.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,625.57

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