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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,791.12, 237,298.96 and 143,204.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,791.12, 237,298.96 and 143,204.24 is: 197,811.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,791.12 : 237,298.96 = 143,204.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,791.12/237,298.96 = 143,204.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,791.12x = 237,298.96 × 143,204.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,791.12x = 33,982,217,991.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,982,217,991.84/171,791.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197,811.26

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