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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,220.72, 230,872.68 and 103,626

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,220.72, 230,872.68 and 103,626 is: 143,070.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,220.72 : 230,872.68 = 103,626 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,220.72/230,872.68 = 103,626/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,220.72x = 230,872.68 × 103,626
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,220.72x = 23,924,412,337.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,924,412,337.68/167,220.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,070.86

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