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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,646.72, 236,828 and 103,609.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,646.72, 236,828 and 103,609.92 is: 142,954.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,646.72 : 236,828 = 103,609.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,646.72/236,828 = 103,609.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,646.72x = 236,828 × 103,609.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,646.72x = 24,537,730,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,537,730,133.76/171,646.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,954.84

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