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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,986.74, 237,363.54 and 104,004.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,986.74, 237,363.54 and 104,004.18 is: 143,538.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,986.74 : 237,363.54 = 104,004.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,986.74/237,363.54 = 104,004.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,986.74x = 237,363.54 × 104,004.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,986.74x = 24,686,800,339.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,686,800,339.60/171,986.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,538.97

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