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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,825.08, 242,633.57 and 103,226.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,825.08, 242,633.57 and 103,226.76 is: 142,449.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,825.08 : 242,633.57 = 103,226.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,825.08/242,633.57 = 103,226.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,825.08x = 242,633.57 × 103,226.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,825.08x = 25,046,276,782.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,046,276,782.20/175,825.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142,449.97

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