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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174,971.08, 241,612.50 and 137,179.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174,971.08, 241,612.50 and 137,179.72 is: 189,427.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174,971.08 : 241,612.50 = 137,179.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174,971.08/241,612.50 = 137,179.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174,971.08x = 241,612.50 × 137,179.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174,971.08x = 33,144,335,098.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,144,335,098.50/174,971.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189,427.50

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