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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,010.80, 235,841.58 and 142,425.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,010.80, 235,841.58 and 142,425.36 is: 196,419.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,010.80 : 235,841.58 = 142,425.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,010.80/235,841.58 = 142,425.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,010.80x = 235,841.58 × 142,425.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,010.80x = 33,589,821,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,589,821,934.47/171,010.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,419.30

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