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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,425.56, 236,539.14 and 107,718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,425.56, 236,539.14 and 107,718.26 is: 148,633.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,425.56 : 236,539.14 = 107,718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,425.56/236,539.14 = 107,718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,425.56x = 236,539.14 × 107,718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,425.56x = 25,479,584,582.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,479,584,582.70/171,425.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,633.52

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