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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,269.46, 236,577.75 and 131,474.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,269.46, 236,577.75 and 131,474.97 is: 181,608.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,269.46 : 236,577.75 = 131,474.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,269.46/236,577.75 = 131,474.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,269.46x = 236,577.75 × 131,474.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,269.46x = 31,104,052,583.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,052,583.92/171,269.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,608.87

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