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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,162.60, 236,186.21 and 94,669.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,162.60, 236,186.21 and 94,669.55 is: 130,633.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,162.60 : 236,186.21 = 94,669.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,162.60/236,186.21 = 94,669.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,162.60x = 236,186.21 × 94,669.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,162.60x = 22,359,640,562.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,359,640,562.63/171,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,633.92

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