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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,708.52, 266,251.74 and 103,681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,708.52, 266,251.74 and 103,681 is: 155,340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,708.52 : 266,251.74 = 103,681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,708.52/266,251.74 = 103,681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,708.52x = 266,251.74 × 103,681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,708.52x = 27,605,246,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,605,246,654.94/177,708.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,340.03

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