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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,792, 237,098.88 and 104,762.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,792, 237,098.88 and 104,762.88 is: 144,588.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,792 : 237,098.88 = 104,762.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,792/237,098.88 = 104,762.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,792x = 237,098.88 × 104,762.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,792x = 24,839,161,513.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,839,161,513.57/171,792
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,588.58

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