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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,805, 237,116.82 and 104,775.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,805, 237,116.82 and 104,775.88 is: 144,606.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,805 : 237,116.82 = 104,775.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,805/237,116.82 = 104,775.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,805x = 237,116.82 × 104,775.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,805x = 24,844,123,478.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,844,123,478.30/171,805
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,606.52

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