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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,003.81, 241,376.34 and 131,985.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,003.81, 241,376.34 and 131,985.10 is: 182,042.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,003.81 : 241,376.34 = 131,985.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,003.81/241,376.34 = 131,985.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,003.81x = 241,376.34 × 131,985.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,003.81x = 31,858,080,372.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,858,080,372.53/175,003.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182,042.21

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