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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,173.52, 236,215.04 and 94,690.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,173.52, 236,215.04 and 94,690.62 is: 130,670.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,173.52 : 236,215.04 = 94,690.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,173.52/236,215.04 = 94,690.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,173.52x = 236,215.04 × 94,690.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,173.52x = 22,367,348,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,367,348,590.92/171,173.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,670.61

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