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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,464.59, 236,683.25 and 139,578.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,464.59, 236,683.25 and 139,578.13 is: 192,668.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,464.59 : 236,683.25 = 139,578.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,464.59/236,683.25 = 139,578.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,464.59x = 236,683.25 × 139,578.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,464.59x = 33,035,805,437.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,035,805,437.32/171,464.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,668.38

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