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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,444.10, 236,620.89 and 102,529.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,444.10, 236,620.89 and 102,529.06 is: 141,506.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,444.10 : 236,620.89 = 102,529.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,444.10/236,620.89 = 102,529.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,444.10x = 236,620.89 × 102,529.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,444.10x = 24,260,517,428.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,260,517,428.06/171,444.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141,506.87

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