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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,773.24, 237,049.52 and 103,780.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,773.24, 237,049.52 and 103,780.76 is: 143,218.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,773.24 : 237,049.52 = 103,780.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,773.24/237,049.52 = 103,780.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,773.24x = 237,049.52 × 103,780.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,773.24x = 24,601,179,343.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,179,343.24/171,773.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,218.93

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