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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,774.24, 237,050.88 and 103,781.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,774.24, 237,050.88 and 103,781.76 is: 143,220.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,774.24 : 237,050.88 = 103,781.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,774.24/237,050.88 = 103,781.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,774.24x = 237,050.88 × 103,781.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,774.24x = 24,601,557,535.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,557,535.95/171,774.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,220.30

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