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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,793, 237,100.26 and 104,763.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,793, 237,100.26 and 104,763.88 is: 144,589.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,793 : 237,100.26 = 104,763.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,793/237,100.26 = 104,763.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,793x = 237,100.26 × 104,763.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,793x = 24,839,543,186.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,839,543,186.61/171,793
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,589.96

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