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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,806, 237,118.20 and 104,776.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,806, 237,118.20 and 104,776.88 is: 144,607.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,806 : 237,118.20 = 104,776.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,806/237,118.20 = 104,776.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,806x = 237,118.20 × 104,776.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,806x = 24,844,505,187.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,844,505,187.22/171,806
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144,607.90

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