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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,035.26, 236,103.60 and 130,750.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,035.26, 236,103.60 and 130,750.72 is: 180,493.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,035.26 : 236,103.60 = 130,750.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,035.26/236,103.60 = 130,750.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,035.26x = 236,103.60 × 130,750.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,035.26x = 30,870,715,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,870,715,694.59/171,035.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180,493.28

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