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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,544.37, 236,703.67 and 107,837.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,544.37, 236,703.67 and 107,837.06 is: 148,797.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,544.37 : 236,703.67 = 107,837.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,544.37/236,703.67 = 107,837.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,544.37x = 236,703.67 × 107,837.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,544.37x = 25,525,426,410.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,525,426,410.90/171,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,797.81

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