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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,802, 237,112.68 and 104,772.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,802, 237,112.68 and 104,772.88 is: 144,602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,802 : 237,112.68 = 104,772.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,802/237,112.68 = 104,772.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,802x = 237,112.68 × 104,772.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,802x = 24,842,978,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842,978,368.12/171,802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,602.38

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