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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 171,979.50, 237,353.60 and 103,996.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 171,979.50, 237,353.60 and 103,996.97 is: 143,529.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    171,979.50 : 237,353.60 = 103,996.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    171,979.50/237,353.60 = 103,996.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    171,979.50x = 237,353.60 × 103,996.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    171,979.50x = 24,684,055,218.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,684,055,218.59/171,979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,529.06

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