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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,043.11, 236,059.38 and 142,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,043.11, 236,059.38 and 142,311.96 is: 196,407.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,043.11 : 236,059.38 = 142,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,043.11/236,059.38 = 142,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,043.11x = 236,059.38 × 142,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,043.11x = 33,594,073,044.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,594,073,044.18/171,043.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196,407.05

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