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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,281.42, 242,005.14 and 103,684.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,281.42, 242,005.14 and 103,684.44 is: 143,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,281.42 : 242,005.14 = 103,684.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,281.42/242,005.14 = 103,684.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,281.42x = 242,005.14 × 103,684.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,281.42x = 25,092,167,418.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,092,167,418.02/175,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143,153.61

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