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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,158.06, 236,179.94 and 94,665

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,158.06, 236,179.94 and 94,665 is: 130,627.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,158.06 : 236,179.94 = 94,665 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,158.06/236,179.94 = 94,665/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,158.06x = 236,179.94 × 94,665
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,158.06x = 22,357,973,546.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,357,973,546.78/171,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,627.64

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