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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,765.63, 237,036.65 and 104,697.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,765.63, 237,036.65 and 104,697.63 is: 144,482.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,765.63 : 237,036.65 = 104,697.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,765.63/237,036.65 = 104,697.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,765.63x = 237,036.65 × 104,697.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,765.63x = 24,817,174,954.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,174,954.65/171,765.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,482.78

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