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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,465.34, 236,684.28 and 139,578.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,465.34, 236,684.28 and 139,578.88 is: 192,669.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,465.34 : 236,684.28 = 139,578.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,465.34/236,684.28 = 139,578.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,465.34x = 236,684.28 × 139,578.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,465.34x = 33,036,126,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036,126,716.01/171,465.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,669.41

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