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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,637.60, 236,859.96 and 104,569.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,637.60, 236,859.96 and 104,569.60 is: 144,306.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,637.60 : 236,859.96 = 104,569.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,637.60/236,859.96 = 104,569.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,637.60x = 236,859.96 × 104,569.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,637.60x = 24,768,351,273.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,768,351,273.22/171,637.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,306.09

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