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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,623.60, 236,840.64 and 104,555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,623.60, 236,840.64 and 104,555.60 is: 144,286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,623.60 : 236,840.64 = 104,555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,623.60/236,840.64 = 104,555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,623.60x = 236,840.64 × 104,555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,623.60x = 24,763,015,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,763,015,219.58/171,623.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,286.77

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