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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,266.79, 241,879.57 and 101,694.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,266.79, 241,879.57 and 101,694.29 is: 140,344.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,266.79 : 241,879.57 = 101,694.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,266.79/241,879.57 = 101,694.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,266.79x = 241,879.57 × 101,694.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,266.79x = 24,597,769,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,597,769,673.02/175,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140,344.73

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