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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,162.56, 236,186.15 and 94,669.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,162.56, 236,186.15 and 94,669.50 is: 130,633.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,162.56 : 236,186.15 = 94,669.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,162.56/236,186.15 = 94,669.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,162.56x = 236,186.15 × 94,669.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,162.56x = 22,359,624,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,624,254.08/171,162.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,633.85

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