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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175,005.09, 241,435.18 and 129,794.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175,005.09, 241,435.18 and 129,794.33 is: 179,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175,005.09 : 241,435.18 = 129,794.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175,005.09/241,435.18 = 129,794.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175,005.09x = 241,435.18 × 129,794.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175,005.09x = 31,336,918,192.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,336,918,192.36/175,005.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179,062.90

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