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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,301.09, 236,239.30 and 147,094.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,301.09, 236,239.30 and 147,094.45 is: 202,856.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,301.09 : 236,239.30 = 147,094.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,301.09/236,239.30 = 147,094.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,301.09x = 236,239.30 × 147,094.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,301.09x = 34,749,489,901.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749,489,901.89/171,301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,856.21

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