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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,364.68, 236,808.57 and 128,849.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,364.68, 236,808.57 and 128,849.40 is: 178,056.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,364.68 : 236,808.57 = 128,849.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,364.68/236,808.57 = 128,849.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,364.68x = 236,808.57 × 128,849.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,364.68x = 30,512,642,159.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,512,642,159.36/171,364.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178,056.77

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