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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,324.18, 236,317.68 and 137,414.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,324.18, 236,317.68 and 137,414.04 is: 189,543.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,324.18 : 236,317.68 = 137,414.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,324.18/236,317.68 = 137,414.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,324.18x = 236,317.68 × 137,414.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,324.18x = 32,473,367,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,473,367,132.23/171,324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,543.40

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