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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,166.77, 236,205.72 and 94,683.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,166.77, 236,205.72 and 94,683.87 is: 130,661.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,166.77 : 236,205.72 = 94,683.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,166.77/236,205.72 = 94,683.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,166.77x = 236,205.72 × 94,683.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,166.77x = 22,364,871,685.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,364,871,685.74/171,166.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,661.29

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