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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,789.81, 237,297.15 and 143,202.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,789.81, 237,297.15 and 143,202.93 is: 197,809.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,789.81 : 237,297.15 = 143,202.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,789.81/237,297.15 = 143,202.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,789.81x = 237,297.15 × 143,202.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,789.81x = 33,981,647,160.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981,647,160.65/171,789.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,809.45

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