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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,217.95, 236,375.79 and 103,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,217.95, 236,375.79 and 103,252.14 is: 142,545.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,217.95 : 236,375.79 = 103,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,217.95/236,375.79 = 103,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,217.95x = 236,375.79 × 103,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,217.95x = 24,406,305,645.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,406,305,645.43/171,217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,545.25

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