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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,726.92, 237,100.46 and 107,294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,726.92, 237,100.46 and 107,294.26 is: 148,139.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,726.92 : 237,100.46 = 107,294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,726.92/237,100.46 = 107,294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,726.92x = 237,100.46 × 107,294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,726.92x = 25,439,518,401.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,439,518,401.36/171,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,139.37

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