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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,216.70, 236,374.06 and 103,250.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,216.70, 236,374.06 and 103,250.89 is: 142,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,216.70 : 236,374.06 = 103,250.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,216.70/236,374.06 = 103,250.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,216.70x = 236,374.06 × 103,250.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,216.70x = 24,405,830,969.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,405,830,969.25/171,216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,543.52

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