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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,588.07, 236,797.64 and 103,591.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,588.07, 236,797.64 and 103,591.77 is: 142,960.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,588.07 : 236,797.64 = 103,591.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,588.07/236,797.64 = 103,591.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,588.07x = 236,797.64 × 103,591.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,588.07x = 24,530,286,659.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530,286,659.42/171,588.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,960.33

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