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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,270.46, 236,579.13 and 131,475.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,270.46, 236,579.13 and 131,475.97 is: 181,610.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,270.46 : 236,579.13 = 131,475.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,270.46/236,579.13 = 131,475.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,270.46x = 236,579.13 × 131,475.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,270.46x = 31,104,470,598.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,104,470,598.51/171,270.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181,610.25

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