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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,171.52, 236,198.40 and 94,678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,171.52, 236,198.40 and 94,678.45 is: 130,646.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,171.52 : 236,198.40 = 94,678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,171.52/236,198.40 = 94,678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,171.52x = 236,198.40 × 94,678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,171.52x = 22,362,898,404.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,362,898,404.48/171,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,646.14

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