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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,156.82, 236,178.23 and 94,663.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,156.82, 236,178.23 and 94,663.76 is: 130,625.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,156.82 : 236,178.23 = 94,663.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,156.82/236,178.23 = 94,663.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,156.82x = 236,178.23 × 94,663.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,156.82x = 22,357,518,808.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,518,808.63/171,156.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,625.93

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