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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,188.02, 236,246.52 and 94,705.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,188.02, 236,246.52 and 94,705.86 is: 130,697.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,188.02 : 236,246.52 = 94,705.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,188.02/236,246.52 = 94,705.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,188.02x = 236,246.52 × 94,705.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,188.02x = 22,373,929,848.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,373,929,848.61/171,188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,697.99

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