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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,175.14, 236,200.77 and 94,688.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,175.14, 236,200.77 and 94,688.94 is: 130,659.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,175.14 : 236,200.77 = 94,688.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,175.14/236,200.77 = 94,688.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,175.14x = 236,200.77 × 94,688.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,175.14x = 22,365,600,538.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,365,600,538.48/171,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,659.16

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