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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,161.85, 236,185.17 and 94,668.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,161.85, 236,185.17 and 94,668.80 is: 130,632.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,161.85 : 236,185.17 = 94,668.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,161.85/236,185.17 = 94,668.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,161.85x = 236,185.17 × 94,668.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,161.85x = 22,359,365,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,365,440.77/171,161.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,632.88

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