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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,805.50, 237,117.51 and 104,776.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,805.50, 237,117.51 and 104,776.38 is: 144,607.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,805.50 : 237,117.51 = 104,776.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,805.50/237,117.51 = 104,776.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,805.50x = 237,117.51 × 104,776.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,805.50x = 24,844,314,332.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,844,314,332.41/171,805.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,607.21

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