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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,697, 237,019.46 and 108,128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,697, 237,019.46 and 108,128.20 is: 149,265.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,697 : 237,019.46 = 108,128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,697/237,019.46 = 108,128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,697x = 237,019.46 × 108,128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,697x = 25,628,487,574.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,628,487,574.77/171,697
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149,265.79

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