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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,901.82, 237,142.17 and 102,957.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,901.82, 237,142.17 and 102,957.95 is: 142,032.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,901.82 : 237,142.17 = 102,957.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,901.82/237,142.17 = 102,957.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,901.82x = 237,142.17 × 102,957.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,901.82x = 24,415,670,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,415,670,496.04/171,901.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,032.65

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