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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,551.74, 236,741.46 and 104,483.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,551.74, 236,741.46 and 104,483.74 is: 144,187.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,551.74 : 236,741.46 = 104,483.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,551.74/236,741.46 = 104,483.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,551.74x = 236,741.46 × 104,483.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,551.74x = 24,735,633,153.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,735,633,153.86/171,551.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,187.60

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