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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177,719.52, 266,268.24 and 103,692

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177,719.52, 266,268.24 and 103,692 is: 155,356.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177,719.52 : 266,268.24 = 103,692 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177,719.52/266,268.24 = 103,692/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177,719.52x = 266,268.24 × 103,692
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177,719.52x = 27,609,886,342.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,609,886,342.08/177,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155,356.52

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