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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,406.13, 236,540.45 and 104,338.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,406.13, 236,540.45 and 104,338.13 is: 143,986.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,406.13 : 236,540.45 = 104,338.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,406.13/236,540.45 = 104,338.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,406.13x = 236,540.45 × 104,338.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,406.13x = 24,680,187,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680,187,300.50/171,406.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,986.61

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