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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,409.13, 236,544.59 and 104,341.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,409.13, 236,544.59 and 104,341.13 is: 143,990.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,409.13 : 236,544.59 = 104,341.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,409.13/236,544.59 = 104,341.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,409.13x = 236,544.59 × 104,341.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,409.13x = 24,681,329,815.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,681,329,815.99/171,409.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,990.75

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