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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,766.63, 237,038.03 and 104,698.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,766.63, 237,038.03 and 104,698.63 is: 144,484.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,766.63 : 237,038.03 = 104,698.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,766.63/237,038.03 = 104,698.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,766.63x = 237,038.03 × 104,698.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,766.63x = 24,817,556,998.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,556,998.90/171,766.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,484.16

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