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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,159.60, 236,182.07 and 94,666.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,159.60, 236,182.07 and 94,666.55 is: 130,629.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,159.60 : 236,182.07 = 94,666.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,159.60/236,182.07 = 94,666.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,159.60x = 236,182.07 × 94,666.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,159.60x = 22,358,540,084.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,358,540,084.52/171,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,629.78

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