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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,525.25, 236,704.85 and 104,457.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,525.25, 236,704.85 and 104,457.25 is: 144,151.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,525.25 : 236,704.85 = 104,457.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,525.25/236,704.85 = 104,457.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,525.25x = 236,704.85 × 104,457.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,525.25x = 24,725,537,692.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,725,537,692.66/171,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,151.01

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