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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,764.22, 237,037.08 and 103,771.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,764.22, 237,037.08 and 103,771.74 is: 143,206.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,764.22 : 237,037.08 = 103,771.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,764.22/237,037.08 = 103,771.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,764.22x = 237,037.08 × 103,771.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,764.22x = 24,597,750,236.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,750,236.12/171,764.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,206.49

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