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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,086.56, 236,101.84 and 103,174.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,086.56, 236,101.84 and 103,174.40 is: 142,382.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,086.56 : 236,101.84 = 103,174.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,086.56/236,101.84 = 103,174.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,086.56x = 236,101.84 × 103,174.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,086.56x = 24,359,665,680.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,359,665,680.90/171,086.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,382.11

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