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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,794.76, 237,139.71 and 103,814.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,794.76, 237,139.71 and 103,814.30 is: 143,301.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,794.76 : 237,139.71 = 103,814.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,794.76/237,139.71 = 103,814.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,794.76x = 237,139.71 × 103,814.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,794.76x = 24,618,492,995.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,618,492,995.85/171,794.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,301.77

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