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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,199.67, 236,331.22 and 102,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,199.67, 236,331.22 and 102,313.44 is: 141,237.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,199.67 : 236,331.22 = 102,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,199.67/236,331.22 = 102,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,199.67x = 236,331.22 × 102,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,199.67x = 24,179,860,097.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,179,860,097.60/171,199.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,237.77

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