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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,523.38, 236,702.26 and 104,455.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,523.38, 236,702.26 and 104,455.38 is: 144,148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,523.38 : 236,702.26 = 104,455.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,523.38/236,702.26 = 104,455.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,523.38x = 236,702.26 × 104,455.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,523.38x = 24,724,823,070.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,724,823,070.51/171,523.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,148.42

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