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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,804, 237,115.44 and 104,774.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,804, 237,115.44 and 104,774.88 is: 144,605.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,804 : 237,115.44 = 104,774.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,804/237,115.44 = 104,774.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,804x = 237,115.44 × 104,774.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,804x = 24,843,741,772.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,843,741,772.15/171,804
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,605.14

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