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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,159.10, 236,181.38 and 94,666.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,159.10, 236,181.38 and 94,666.04 is: 130,629.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,159.10 : 236,181.38 = 94,666.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,159.10/236,181.38 = 94,666.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,159.10x = 236,181.38 × 94,666.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,159.10x = 22,358,355,966.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,355,966.34/171,159.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,629.08

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