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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,847.73, 237,139.11 and 103,824.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,847.73, 237,139.11 and 103,824.49 is: 143,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,847.73 : 237,139.11 = 103,824.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,847.73/237,139.11 = 103,824.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,847.73x = 237,139.11 × 103,824.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,847.73x = 24,620,847,154.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,620,847,154.80/171,847.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,271.30

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