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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,300.09, 236,237.93 and 147,093.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,300.09, 236,237.93 and 147,093.45 is: 202,854.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,300.09 : 236,237.93 = 147,093.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,300.09/236,237.93 = 147,093.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,300.09x = 236,237.93 × 147,093.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,300.09x = 34,749,050,227.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749,050,227.90/171,300.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,854.83

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