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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,634.81, 236,868.51 and 103,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,634.81, 236,868.51 and 103,668.32 is: 143,069.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,634.81 : 236,868.51 = 103,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,634.81/236,868.51 = 103,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,634.81x = 236,868.51 × 103,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,634.81x = 24,555,760,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,555,760,492.60/171,634.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,069.81

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