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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,157.02, 236,178.51 and 94,663.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,157.02, 236,178.51 and 94,663.95 is: 130,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,157.02 : 236,178.51 = 94,663.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,157.02/236,178.51 = 94,663.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,157.02x = 236,178.51 × 94,663.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,157.02x = 22,357,590,661.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,590,661.71/171,157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,626.20

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