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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,550.74, 236,740.08 and 104,482.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,550.74, 236,740.08 and 104,482.74 is: 144,186.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,550.74 : 236,740.08 = 104,482.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,550.74/236,740.08 = 104,482.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,550.74x = 236,740.08 × 104,482.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,550.74x = 24,735,252,226.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,252,226.22/171,550.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,186.22

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