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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 173,966.23, 260,947.98 and 103,378.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 173,966.23, 260,947.98 and 103,378.07 is: 155,066.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    173,966.23 : 260,947.98 = 103,378.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    173,966.23/260,947.98 = 103,378.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    173,966.23x = 260,947.98 × 103,378.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    173,966.23x = 26,976,298,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,976,298,542.80/173,966.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,066.29

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