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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,700.41, 236,898.30 and 135,288.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,700.41, 236,898.30 and 135,288.96 is: 186,660.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,700.41 : 236,898.30 = 135,288.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,700.41/236,898.30 = 135,288.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,700.41x = 236,898.30 × 135,288.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,700.41x = 32,049,724,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,049,724,632.77/171,700.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186,660.73

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