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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,261.06, 236,184.14 and 147,054.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,261.06, 236,184.14 and 147,054.46 is: 202,801.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,261.06 : 236,184.14 = 147,054.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,261.06/236,184.14 = 147,054.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,261.06x = 236,184.14 × 147,054.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,261.06x = 34,731,931,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,731,931,168.26/171,261.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,801.10

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