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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,978.00, 237,351.53 and 103,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,978.00, 237,351.53 and 103,995.47 is: 143,526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,978.00 : 237,351.53 = 103,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,978.00/237,351.53 = 103,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,978.00x = 237,351.53 × 103,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,978.00x = 24,683,482,517.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,683,482,517.08/171,978.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,526.98

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