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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,524.81, 236,704.24 and 104,456.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,524.81, 236,704.24 and 104,456.81 is: 144,150.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,524.81 : 236,704.24 = 104,456.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,524.81/236,704.24 = 104,456.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,524.81x = 236,704.24 × 104,456.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,524.81x = 24,725,370,546.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725,370,546.21/171,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,150.40

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