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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,530.16, 236,711.63 and 104,462.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,530.16, 236,711.63 and 104,462.16 is: 144,157.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,530.16 : 236,711.63 = 104,462.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,530.16/236,711.63 = 104,462.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,530.16x = 236,711.63 × 104,462.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,530.16x = 24,727,407,540.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,727,407,540.41/171,530.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,157.79

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