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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,738.18, 237,001.14 and 103,745.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,738.18, 237,001.14 and 103,745.72 is: 143,170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,738.18 : 237,001.14 = 103,745.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,738.18/237,001.14 = 103,745.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,738.18x = 237,001.14 × 103,745.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,738.18x = 24,587,853,910.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,587,853,910.12/171,738.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,170.57

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