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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,251.55, 236,171.04 and 147,044.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,251.55, 236,171.04 and 147,044.96 is: 202,788.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,251.55 : 236,171.04 = 147,044.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,251.55/236,171.04 = 147,044.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,251.55x = 236,171.04 × 147,044.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,251.55x = 34,727,759,949.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,727,759,949.10/171,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,788.00

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