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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,189.46, 236,304.24 and 103,208.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,189.46, 236,304.24 and 103,208.86 is: 142,466.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,189.46 : 236,304.24 = 103,208.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,189.46/236,304.24 = 103,208.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,189.46x = 236,304.24 × 103,208.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,189.46x = 24,388,691,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,388,691,223.57/171,189.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,466.08

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