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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,171.52, 236,212.28 and 94,688.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,171.52, 236,212.28 and 94,688.62 is: 130,667.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,171.52 : 236,212.28 = 94,688.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,171.52/236,212.28 = 94,688.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,171.52x = 236,212.28 × 94,688.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,171.52x = 22,366,614,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366,614,820.25/171,171.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,667.85

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