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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,987.24, 237,364.23 and 104,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,987.24, 237,364.23 and 104,004.69 is: 143,539.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,987.24 : 237,364.23 = 104,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,987.24/237,364.23 = 104,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,987.24x = 237,364.23 × 104,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,987.24x = 24,686,993,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,686,993,158.24/171,987.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,539.68

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