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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,627.60, 236,846.16 and 104,559.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,627.60, 236,846.16 and 104,559.60 is: 144,292.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,627.60 : 236,846.16 = 104,559.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,627.60/236,846.16 = 104,559.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,627.60x = 236,846.16 × 104,559.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,627.60x = 24,764,539,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,764,539,751.14/171,627.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,292.29

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