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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,302.09, 236,240.68 and 147,095.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,302.09, 236,240.68 and 147,095.45 is: 202,857.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,302.09 : 236,240.68 = 147,095.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,302.09/236,240.68 = 147,095.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,302.09x = 236,240.68 × 147,095.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,302.09x = 34,749,929,132.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,749,929,132.91/171,302.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202,857.59

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