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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,934.09, 237,269.88 and 107,440.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,934.09, 237,269.88 and 107,440.78 is: 148,268.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,934.09 : 237,269.88 = 107,440.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,934.09/237,269.88 = 107,440.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,934.09x = 237,269.88 × 107,440.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,934.09x = 25,492,461,131.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492,461,131.59/171,934.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,268.80

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