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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,526.75, 236,706.92 and 104,458.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,526.75, 236,706.92 and 104,458.75 is: 144,153.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,526.75 : 236,706.92 = 104,458.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,526.75/236,706.92 = 104,458.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,526.75x = 236,706.92 × 104,458.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,526.75x = 24,726,108,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,726,108,979.55/171,526.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,153.08

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