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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,803, 237,114.06 and 104,773.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,803, 237,114.06 and 104,773.88 is: 144,603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,803 : 237,114.06 = 104,773.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,803/237,114.06 = 104,773.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,803x = 237,114.06 × 104,773.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,803x = 24,843,360,068.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,360,068.75/171,803
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,603.76

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