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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,185.52, 236,231.60 and 94,702.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,185.52, 236,231.60 and 94,702.64 is: 130,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,185.52 : 236,231.60 = 94,702.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,185.52/236,231.60 = 94,702.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,185.52x = 236,231.60 × 94,702.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,185.52x = 22,371,756,171.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371,756,171.42/171,185.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,687.20

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