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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,159.22, 236,181.56 and 94,666.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,159.22, 236,181.56 and 94,666.16 is: 130,629.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,159.22 : 236,181.56 = 94,666.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,159.22/236,181.56 = 94,666.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,159.22x = 236,181.56 × 94,666.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,159.22x = 22,358,401,465.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,401,465.13/171,159.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,629.25

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