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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,172.53, 236,199.78 and 94,679.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,172.53, 236,199.78 and 94,679.46 is: 130,647.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,172.53 : 236,199.78 = 94,679.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,172.53/236,199.78 = 94,679.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,172.53x = 236,199.78 × 94,679.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,172.53x = 22,363,267,622.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363,267,622.52/171,172.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,647.53

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