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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,466.59, 236,686.01 and 139,580.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,466.59, 236,686.01 and 139,580.13 is: 192,671.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,466.59 : 236,686.01 = 139,580.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,466.59/236,686.01 = 139,580.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,466.59x = 236,686.01 × 139,580.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,466.59x = 33,036,664,044.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,036,664,044.98/171,466.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,671.14

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