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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,181.74, 236,226.54 and 94,705.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,181.74, 236,226.54 and 94,705.12 is: 130,690.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,181.74 : 236,226.54 = 94,705.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,181.74/236,226.54 = 94,705.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,181.74x = 236,226.54 × 94,705.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,181.74x = 22,371,862,817.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,862,817.88/171,181.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,690.71

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