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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,987.74, 237,364.92 and 104,005.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,987.74, 237,364.92 and 104,005.18 is: 143,540.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,987.74 : 237,364.92 = 104,005.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,987.74/237,364.92 = 104,005.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,987.74x = 237,364.92 × 104,005.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,987.74x = 24,687,181,230.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,687,181,230.29/171,987.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,540.35

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