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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,802.50, 237,113.37 and 104,773.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,802.50, 237,113.37 and 104,773.38 is: 144,603.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,802.50 : 237,113.37 = 104,773.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,802.50/237,113.37 = 104,773.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,802.50x = 237,113.37 × 104,773.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,802.50x = 24,843,169,218.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,169,218.09/171,802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,603.07

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