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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,222.69, 236,382.33 and 103,256.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,222.69, 236,382.33 and 103,256.88 is: 142,551.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,222.69 : 236,382.33 = 103,256.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,222.69/236,382.33 = 103,256.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,222.69x = 236,382.33 × 103,256.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,222.69x = 24,408,101,882.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,408,101,882.93/171,222.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,551.80

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