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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,473.34, 236,695.32 and 139,586.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,473.34, 236,695.32 and 139,586.88 is: 192,680.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,473.34 : 236,695.32 = 139,586.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,473.34/236,695.32 = 139,586.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,473.34x = 236,695.32 × 139,586.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,473.34x = 33,039,561,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039,561,229.40/171,473.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192,680.46

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