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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,462.84, 236,680.83 and 139,576.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,462.84, 236,680.83 and 139,576.38 is: 192,665.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,462.84 : 236,680.83 = 139,576.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,462.84/236,680.83 = 139,576.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,462.84x = 236,680.83 × 139,576.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,462.84x = 33,035,053,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,053,466.80/171,462.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,665.96

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