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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,105.33, 236,066.87 and 103,096.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,105.33, 236,066.87 and 103,096.72 is: 142,238.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,105.33 : 236,066.87 = 103,096.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,105.33/236,066.87 = 103,096.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,105.33x = 236,066.87 × 103,096.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,105.33x = 24,337,719,997.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,337,719,997.67/171,105.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,238.23

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