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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,663, 241,023.60 and 103,026.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,663, 241,023.60 and 103,026.60 is: 142,170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,663 : 241,023.60 = 103,026.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,663/241,023.60 = 103,026.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,663x = 241,023.60 × 103,026.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,663x = 24,831,842,027.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,831,842,027.76/174,663
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,170.02

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