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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,626.25, 236,796.24 and 135,214.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,626.25, 236,796.24 and 135,214.67 is: 186,558.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,626.25 : 236,796.24 = 135,214.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,626.25/236,796.24 = 135,214.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,626.25x = 236,796.24 × 135,214.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,626.25x = 32,018,324,264.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,018,324,264.86/171,626.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,558.43

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