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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,158.82, 236,180.98 and 94,665.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,158.82, 236,180.98 and 94,665.76 is: 130,628.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,158.82 : 236,180.98 = 94,665.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,158.82/236,180.98 = 94,665.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,158.82x = 236,180.98 × 94,665.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,158.82x = 22,358,251,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,251,969.24/171,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,628.69

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