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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,414.03, 236,668.26 and 106,908.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,414.03, 236,668.26 and 106,908.47 is: 147,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,414.03 : 236,668.26 = 106,908.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,414.03/236,668.26 = 106,908.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,414.03x = 236,668.26 × 106,908.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,414.03x = 25,301,841,574.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,301,841,574.16/171,414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,606.60

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