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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,084.78, 236,105.97 and 103,123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,084.78, 236,105.97 and 103,123.35 is: 142,315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,084.78 : 236,105.97 = 103,123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,084.78/236,105.97 = 103,123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,084.78x = 236,105.97 × 103,123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,084.78x = 24,348,038,581.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348,038,581.40/171,084.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,315.63

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