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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,937.21, 237,268.73 and 103,065.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,937.21, 237,268.73 and 103,065.58 is: 142,227.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,937.21 : 237,268.73 = 103,065.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,937.21/237,268.73 = 103,065.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,937.21x = 237,268.73 × 103,065.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,937.21x = 24,454,239,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,454,239,273.31/171,937.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,227.73

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