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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,377.19, 236,427.23 and 103,355.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,377.19, 236,427.23 and 103,355.48 is: 142,586.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,377.19 : 236,427.23 = 103,355.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,377.19/236,427.23 = 103,355.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,377.19x = 236,427.23 × 103,355.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,377.19x = 24,436,050,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,436,050,691.18/171,377.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,586.37

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