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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,407.63, 236,542.53 and 104,339.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,407.63, 236,542.53 and 104,339.63 is: 143,988.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,407.63 : 236,542.53 = 104,339.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,407.63/236,542.53 = 104,339.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,407.63x = 236,542.53 × 104,339.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,407.63x = 24,680,758,876.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,680,758,876.75/171,407.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,988.69

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