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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,168.27, 236,207.79 and 94,685.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,168.27, 236,207.79 and 94,685.37 is: 130,663.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,168.27 : 236,207.79 = 94,685.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,168.27/236,207.79 = 94,685.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,168.27x = 236,207.79 × 94,685.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,168.27x = 22,365,421,993.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,421,993.03/171,168.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,663.36

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