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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,526.23, 236,821.71 and 107,093.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,526.23, 236,821.71 and 107,093.57 is: 147,861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,526.23 : 236,821.71 = 107,093.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,526.23/236,821.71 = 107,093.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,526.23x = 236,821.71 × 107,093.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,526.23x = 25,362,081,193.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,362,081,193.30/171,526.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,861.24

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