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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,467.28, 236,053.08 and 147,497.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,467.28, 236,053.08 and 147,497.76 is: 203,055.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,467.28 : 236,053.08 = 147,497.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,467.28/236,053.08 = 147,497.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,467.28x = 236,053.08 × 147,497.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,467.28x = 34,817,300,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817,300,541.10/171,467.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,055.07

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