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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,783.44, 237,067.48 and 103,787.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,783.44, 237,067.48 and 103,787.27 is: 143,230.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,783.44 : 237,067.48 = 103,787.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,783.44/237,067.48 = 103,787.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,783.44x = 237,067.48 × 103,787.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,783.44x = 24,604,586,036.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,604,586,036.04/171,783.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,230.26

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