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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 167,257.72, 230,923.78 and 103,663

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 167,257.72, 230,923.78 and 103,663 is: 143,121.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    167,257.72 : 230,923.78 = 103,663 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    167,257.72/230,923.78 = 103,663/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    167,257.72x = 230,923.78 × 103,663
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    167,257.72x = 23,938,251,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,938,251,806.14/167,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,121.95

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