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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,583.44, 236,798.28 and 107,975.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,583.44, 236,798.28 and 107,975.76 is: 149,014.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,583.44 : 236,798.28 = 107,975.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,583.44/236,798.28 = 107,975.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,583.44x = 236,798.28 × 107,975.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,583.44x = 25,568,474,249.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,568,474,249.69/171,583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,014.81

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