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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,168, 236,193.68 and 94,674.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,168, 236,193.68 and 94,674.96 is: 130,641.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,168 : 236,193.68 = 94,674.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,168/236,193.68 = 94,674.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,168x = 236,193.68 × 94,674.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,168x = 22,361,627,206.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,361,627,206.25/171,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,641.40

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