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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,596.63, 236,803.35 and 104,528.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,596.63, 236,803.35 and 104,528.63 is: 144,249.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,596.63 : 236,803.35 = 104,528.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,596.63/236,803.35 = 104,528.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,596.63x = 236,803.35 × 104,528.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,596.63x = 24,752,728,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,752,728,570.89/171,596.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,249.51

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