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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,196.70, 236,327.11 and 102,310.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,196.70, 236,327.11 and 102,310.47 is: 141,233.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,196.70 : 236,327.11 = 102,310.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,196.70/236,327.11 = 102,310.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,196.70x = 236,327.11 × 102,310.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,196.70x = 24,178,737,697.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,178,737,697.84/171,196.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,233.67

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