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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,159.06, 236,181.31 and 94,666

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,159.06, 236,181.31 and 94,666 is: 130,629.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,159.06 : 236,181.31 = 94,666 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,159.06/236,181.31 = 94,666/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,159.06x = 236,181.31 × 94,666
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,159.06x = 22,358,339,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,339,892.46/171,159.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,629.02

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