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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,862.16, 237,320.44 and 107,441.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,862.16, 237,320.44 and 107,441.52 is: 148,363.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,862.16 : 237,320.44 = 107,441.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,862.16/237,320.44 = 107,441.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,862.16x = 237,320.44 × 107,441.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,862.16x = 25,498,068,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,498,068,800.67/171,862.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,363.48

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