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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,725.92, 237,099.08 and 107,293.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,725.92, 237,099.08 and 107,293.26 is: 148,137.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,725.92 : 237,099.08 = 107,293.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,725.92/237,099.08 = 107,293.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,725.92x = 237,099.08 × 107,293.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,725.92x = 25,439,133,236.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439,133,236.20/171,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,137.99

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