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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,935.21, 237,265.97 and 103,063.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,935.21, 237,265.97 and 103,063.58 is: 142,224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,935.21 : 237,265.97 = 103,063.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,935.21/237,265.97 = 103,063.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,935.21x = 237,265.97 × 103,063.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,935.21x = 24,453,479,965.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,453,479,965.64/171,935.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,224.97

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