Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,415.04, 236,573.88 and 103,471
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 171,415.04, 236,573.88 and 103,471 is: 142,802.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
171,415.04 : 236,573.88 = 103,471 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
171,415.04/236,573.88 = 103,471/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
171,415.04x = 236,573.88 × 103,471 - Step 4: Simplify right side
171,415.04x = 24,478,535,937.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 24,478,535,937.48/171,415.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 142,802.73
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