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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,169.27, 236,209.17 and 94,686.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,169.27, 236,209.17 and 94,686.37 is: 130,664.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,169.27 : 236,209.17 = 94,686.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,169.27/236,209.17 = 94,686.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,169.27x = 236,209.17 × 94,686.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,169.27x = 22,365,788,868.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,788,868.01/171,169.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,664.74

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