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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,366.30, 236,511.62 and 106,846.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,366.30, 236,511.62 and 106,846.06 is: 147,463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,366.30 : 236,511.62 = 106,846.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,366.30/236,511.62 = 106,846.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,366.30x = 236,511.62 × 106,846.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,366.30x = 25,270,334,741.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,270,334,741.22/171,366.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,463.85

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