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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,472.59, 236,694.29 and 139,586.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,472.59, 236,694.29 and 139,586.13 is: 192,679.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,472.59 : 236,694.29 = 139,586.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,472.59/236,694.29 = 139,586.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,472.59x = 236,694.29 × 139,586.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,472.59x = 33,039,239,236.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,239,236.27/171,472.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,679.42

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