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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,767.63, 237,039.41 and 104,699.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,767.63, 237,039.41 and 104,699.63 is: 144,485.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,767.63 : 237,039.41 = 104,699.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,767.63/237,039.41 = 104,699.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,767.63x = 237,039.41 × 104,699.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,767.63x = 24,817,938,522.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,817,938,522.42/171,767.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,485.54

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