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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,157.82, 236,179.60 and 94,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,157.82, 236,179.60 and 94,664.76 is: 130,627.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,157.82 : 236,179.60 = 94,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,157.82/236,179.60 = 94,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,157.82x = 236,179.60 × 94,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,157.82x = 22,357,885,150.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,885,150.90/171,157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,627.31

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