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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.32, 237,141.48 and 102,957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.32, 237,141.48 and 102,957.45 is: 142,031.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.32 : 237,141.48 = 102,957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.32/237,141.48 = 102,957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.32x = 237,141.48 × 102,957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.32x = 24,415,482,070.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,482,070.03/171,901.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,031.96

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