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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,306.59, 236,492.62 and 106,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,306.59, 236,492.62 and 106,795.49 is: 147,433.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,306.59 : 236,492.62 = 106,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,306.59/236,492.62 = 106,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,306.59x = 236,492.62 × 106,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,306.59x = 25,256,344,051.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,256,344,051.82/171,306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,433.59

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