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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,275.74, 236,382.60 and 103,329.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,275.74, 236,382.60 and 103,329.41 is: 142,607.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,275.74 : 236,382.60 = 103,329.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,275.74/236,382.60 = 103,329.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,275.74x = 236,382.60 × 103,329.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,275.74x = 24,425,274,795.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,425,274,795.08/171,275.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,607.91

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