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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,507.84, 236,689.26 and 103,523.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,507.84, 236,689.26 and 103,523.74 is: 142,867.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,507.84 : 236,689.26 = 103,523.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,507.84/236,689.26 = 103,523.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,507.84x = 236,689.26 × 103,523.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,507.84x = 24,502,957,413.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,502,957,413.03/171,507.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,867.86

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