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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,161.35, 236,184.49 and 94,668.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,161.35, 236,184.49 and 94,668.29 is: 130,632.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,161.35 : 236,184.49 = 94,668.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,161.35/236,184.49 = 94,668.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,161.35x = 236,184.49 × 94,668.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,161.35x = 22,359,181,792.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,181,792.82/171,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,632.19

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