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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,593.88, 236,719.46 and 107,966.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,593.88, 236,719.46 and 107,966.76 is: 148,943.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,593.88 : 236,719.46 = 107,966.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,593.88/236,719.46 = 107,966.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,593.88x = 236,719.46 × 107,966.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,593.88x = 25,557,832,585.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,557,832,585.32/171,593.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,943.73

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