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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,250.43, 236,420.60 and 103,284.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,250.43, 236,420.60 and 103,284.54 is: 142,589.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,250.43 : 236,420.60 = 103,284.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,250.43/236,420.60 = 103,284.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,250.43x = 236,420.60 × 103,284.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,250.43x = 24,418,592,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,418,592,401.10/171,250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,589.97

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