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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,463.59, 236,681.87 and 139,577.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,463.59, 236,681.87 and 139,577.13 is: 192,667.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,463.59 : 236,681.87 = 139,577.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,463.59/236,681.87 = 139,577.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,463.59x = 236,681.87 × 139,577.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,463.59x = 33,035,375,439.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,375,439.75/171,463.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,667.00

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