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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,210.02, 236,124.85 and 103,212.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,210.02, 236,124.85 and 103,212.09 is: 142,345.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,210.02 : 236,124.85 = 103,212.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,210.02/236,124.85 = 103,212.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,210.02x = 236,124.85 × 103,212.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,210.02x = 24,370,937,918.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370,937,918.49/171,210.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,345.28

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