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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,797.42, 237,069.65 and 103,774.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,797.42, 237,069.65 and 103,774.16 is: 143,201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,797.42 : 237,069.65 = 103,774.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,797.42/237,069.65 = 103,774.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,797.42x = 237,069.65 × 103,774.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,797.42x = 24,601,704,642.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,601,704,642.35/171,797.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,201.83

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