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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,189.02, 236,247.90 and 94,706.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,189.02, 236,247.90 and 94,706.86 is: 130,699.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,189.02 : 236,247.90 = 94,706.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,189.02/236,247.90 = 94,706.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,189.02x = 236,247.90 × 94,706.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,189.02x = 22,374,296,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,374,296,790.59/171,189.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130,699.37

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