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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,529.21, 236,825.84 and 107,096.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,529.21, 236,825.84 and 107,096.55 is: 147,865.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,529.21 : 236,825.84 = 107,096.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,529.21/236,825.84 = 107,096.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,529.21x = 236,825.84 × 107,096.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,529.21x = 25,363,229,794.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,363,229,794.50/171,529.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147,865.37

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