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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,934.52, 237,270.47 and 107,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,934.52, 237,270.47 and 107,441.20 is: 148,269.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,934.52 : 237,270.47 = 107,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,934.52/237,270.47 = 107,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,934.52x = 237,270.47 × 107,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,934.52x = 25,492,623,780.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,492,623,780.75/171,934.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148,269.38

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