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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,811.08, 237,107.42 and 107,318.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,811.08, 237,107.42 and 107,318.51 is: 148,104.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,811.08 : 237,107.42 = 107,318.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,811.08/237,107.42 = 107,318.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,811.08x = 237,107.42 × 107,318.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,811.08x = 25,446,013,302.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446,013,302.21/171,811.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,104.61

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