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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,251.86, 241,833.57 and 103,634.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,251.86, 241,833.57 and 103,634.90 is: 143,007.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,251.86 : 241,833.57 = 103,634.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,251.86/241,833.57 = 103,634.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,251.86x = 241,833.57 × 103,634.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,251.86x = 25,062,397,843.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,062,397,843.59/175,251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,007.89

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